The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was generated by huge earthquake along __________ off the shore of Sumatra.

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The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was generated by a huge earthquake, with a magnitude of 9.1-9.3 Mw, along a subduction zone off the shore of Sumatra. This subduction zone is where the Indian Plate is being forced beneath the Burma Plate, creating a deep trench in the ocean floor. The sudden movement of the tectonic plates produced a massive displacement of water, resulting in the devastating tsunami. Options A, B, D, and E are incorrect because they do not involve subduction zones.

The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami Was Generated by Huge Earthquake