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Tsunamis are classified under which of the following disaster categories?

AHydrological Disasters

BGeophysical Disasters

CMeteorological Disasters

DClimatological Disasters

Answer:

B. Geophysical Disasters

Read Explanation:

  • Tsunamis are classified as geophysical disasters because they are primarily triggered by geological events such as underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides, rather than processes directly related to the water cycle or climate.


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