Why do so many Tsunamis originate from sumatra?

Question

does it have something to do with the shape or formation of the land under the sea?

Answer 1

Becuse there moutains of volcano so when there eruption takes place and cuses Earthquack so tsunami develops there mostly.

Answer 2

Yes.Not all the earthquakes created under sea will create Tsunami. The movement of tectonic plate plays the major role. Compressional types of moment of tectonic plate only will cause the creation of Tsunami.That is one plate moving on to the other.The side ways movement and moving away from each plate will not create Tsunami.

Answer 3

there can b a lot of things...it can be earth quakes, or underwater landslides.

Answer 4

Alliteration, perhaps?

Answer 5

Yes, I think so.