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Why do earthquakes cause floods?

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Earthquakes can cause flooding by at least three processes, that I am aware of. The first, and most potentially damaging process, is by Tsunami. read more

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Earthquakes can cause flooding by at least three processes, that I am aware of. The first, and most potentially damaging process, is by Tsunami. A Tsunami can originate when one tectonic plate suddenly slips beneath another plate during an earthquake. read more

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