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Why are only 10-15% of damaging tsunamis produced by strike-slip faults? (Choose the best answer.)

a) Because they tend to rupture slowly

b) Because they tend to occur in shallow water

c) Because they typically produce less vertical displacement

d) Because they produce only low-magnitude earthquakes

The correct answer is C.

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