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Do all large undersea earthquakes generate tsunamis?

April 26, 2017earthquakes large tsunamis undersea

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Do all large undersea earthquakes generate tsunamis?

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No. The earthquake must cause significant vertical deformation of the seafloor in order for a tsunami to occur. Tsunamis are more likely to happen from shallower and larger earthquakes than deeper or smaller ones.