FORMATION OF TSUNAMI Introduction A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves caused mainly by sudden displacement of water. Unlike ordinary wind-generated waves, tsunamis are often triggered by powerful geological events and can travel across entire ocean basins with devastating impacts on coastal regions. PROCESS OF TSUNAMI FORMATION 1. TRIGGERING EVENT Undersea Earthquakes: The most common cause. When tectonic plates shift suddenly along fault lines, the seafloor moves vertically, displacing a