This photograph from the 1964 Alaskan earthquake shows a white area of seafloor that was uplifted during the event.What does this observation specifically suggest about how the earthquake might cause damage?

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The uplifted seafloor suggests that there was a significant offset and movement of the earth's crust beneath the water, possibly creating a tsunami which could cause damage to areas on land along the coast. Options A, B, and D are not directly supported by this observation of uplifted seafloor.

This Photograph from the 1964 Alaskan Earthquake Shows a White