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How do tsunamis form?
Tsunamis are usually caused by large underwater earthquakes that displace a massive amount of water. This creates powerful waves that can travel across entire oceans. In this story, a tsunami warning was issued, but thankfully, no significant sea level changes were observed, so the warning was lifted.
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