How are tsunami waves in the Atlantic Ocean likely to be generated?
A) by sudden rise of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
B) by collapse of the flank of an oceanic island volcano
C) by a huge iceberg suddenly grounding on the coast of Newfoundland
D) a subduction-zone earthquake along the plate boundary just off eastern North America
E) a large-magnitude earthquake on a transform fault on the ocean floor

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Tsunami waves in the Atlantic Ocean are most likely generated by the collapse of the flank of an oceanic island volcano, such as the Canary Islands, which can displace a large volume of water and create a tsunami.

How Are Tsunami Waves in the Atlantic Ocean Likely to Be