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The Rings Of Fire: Tectonic Plate Boundaries Of Tsunami

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A tsunami consists of multiple waves sending overwhelming rushes of water onto the land. Usually the waves reach up to about 100 feet. A tsunami is caused by underwater volcanic eruptions, landslides, and earthquakes.
Tsunamis mostly occur along tectonic plate boundaries. Tectonic Plates are huge uneven slabs of rock. They can float in water because they are made out of granite. Granite is a very lightweight material unlike basaltic rock which is a very dense and heavy material. Tectonic plate boundaries are places where two or more tectonic plates are moving towards or away from each other. The Rings of Fire is a huge tectonic plate boundary that is located close to the coasts in Pacific Ocean. Over 80 percent of all tsunamis happen there.

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