The deadly 1998 tsunami in Papua New Guinea was caused by ________.

A. an undersea landslide triggered by an earthquake
B. volcanic flank collapse triggered by an earthquake
C. uplift of the seafloor during an earthquake
D. an undersea landslide triggered by a volcanic eruption
E. volcanic flank collapse triggered by an eruption


Answer: A

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