Most major Tsunamis are produced by earthquakes with hypocenters less than:

A30 km

B40 km

C50 km

DNone of these

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Correct Answer: B: 40 km

Explanation: The correct answer is B: 40 km. Most major tsunamis are produced by earthquakes with hypocenters less than 40 km deep. Shallow underwater earthquakes cause the greatest seafloor displacement, generating the most destructive tsunamis.

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