Sudden or catastrophic events, such as volcanic eruptions and tsunami, can be explained by ____.
A)big bang theory
B)theory of natural selection
C)third law of thermodynamics
D)principle of uniformitarianism
E)scientific method

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The principle of uniformitarianism suggests that present geological processes and events are the key to understanding past events. Sudden or catastrophic events like volcanic eruptions and tsunamis can be explained by this principle, as they can be seen as extreme examples of natural geologic processes.

Sudden or Catastrophic Events, Such as Volcanic Eruptions and Tsunami