Asked by lily

What is the term for a giant wave caused by an earthquake that starts on the ocean floor?

A.
a tsunami

B.
a swell

C.
a breaker

D.
a tidal bore

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A. a tsunami

A tsunami is a large sea wave (or series of waves) typically generated by an underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide on the ocean floor.