On December 26, 2004 a tsunami that originated in Indonesia wreaked havoc on the eastern coast of South India causing unimaginable destruction. The effects of the tsunami were felt as far as South Africa. What caused it?

On December 26, 2004 a tsunami that originated in Indonesia wreaked ha

1.	On December 26, 2004 a tsunami that originated in Indonesia wreaked havoc on the eastern coast of South India causing unimaginable destruction. The effects of the tsunami were felt as far as South Africa. What caused it?
A.	Hurricane Katrina
B.	Underwater earthquake
C.	River floods
D.	Volcanic eruption
Answer» C. River floods

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On December 26, 2004 a tsunami that originated in Indonesia wreaked havoc on the eastern coast of South India causing unimaginable destruction. The effects of the tsunami were felt as far as South Africa. What caused it?

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