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The gigantic tidal waves produced by earthquakes are called

The gigantic tidal waves produced by earthquakes are called Correct Answer Tsunamis

The gigantic tidal waves produced by earthquakes are called Tsunamis. Any big surge of water from the oceans is called a tidal wave; the terms "Tsunami" and "Tidal Waves" mean the same and are interchangeable. Tsunamis are mistakenly called tidal waves because, when approaching land, they look as a tide which suddenly rushes away and crashes back in a form of a huge wave.

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