Question

A major fault line lies deep under the ocean floor miles off the coast of New Zealand. Given its location, which natural hazard is the most likely threat to New Zealand?

A
Volcanic eruption


B
Tornado


C
Tropical cyclone


D
Tsunami

Answer 1

Given the location of a major fault line deep under the ocean floor miles off the coast of New Zealand, the most likely natural hazard threat to New Zealand is:

**D Tsunami**

Fault lines are often associated with tectonic activity, which can lead to earthquakes. Underwater earthquakes can displace large amounts of water, generating tsunamis that can impact coastal areas.