Location of earthquake near subduction zone and on oceanic plate
![Line drawing of cross-section of oceanic crust showing the location and kind of earthquake that may or may not cause a tsunami.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/TsunamisSumatraJapan.jpg?itok=KaS8vpNf)
Detailed Description
Generalized diagram of a subduction zone, showing the approximate position of tsunami-generating earthquakes on the interplate thrust fault.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.