An earthquake, submarine landslide, or eruption of an undersea volcano is capable of producing a
A) tsunami.
B) tidal wave.
C) slow-moving giant swell.
D) wave in the open ocean of great height.

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An earthquake, submarine landslide, or eruption of an undersea volcano can generate a tsunami, which is a series of waves with a long wavelength and high speed that can cause significant damage when they reach the coast. A tidal wave, on the other hand, is a rare and poorly understood phenomenon related to tidal forces and is not directly caused by seismic or volcanic activity. A slow-moving giant swell is not typically generated by sudden geological events and is not a term commonly used in scientific literature. While a wave in the open ocean of great height can result from these events, only a tsunami deserves to be considered a distinct and accurate option.

An Earthquake, Submarine Landslide, or Eruption of an Undersea Volcano