Which of the following statements is true regarding tsunami and volcanoes?
A. Volcanic eruptions only cause tsunami if the eruption is underwater.
B. Only super-eruptions are known to cause tsunami.
C. Volcanic eruptions and tsunami may occur in the same time frame, but there is never a causal relationship.
D. Volcanic eruptions can result in tsunami as they explode, collapse, or send debris into the water.
E. Large tsunami typically trigger volcanic eruptions somewhere around the world.
Answer: D
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