A student claims that earthquakes are more destructive than tsunamis. In one or two sentences, explain at least two reasons that support the student’s claim.(2 points

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Earthquakes can trigger widespread destruction by causing buildings and infrastructure to collapse, leading to immediate loss of life and property damage over a larger area. Additionally, the shaking from an earthquake can lead to secondary hazards such as landslides and fires, further compounding the destruction beyond the geographical scope typically affected by tsunamis.