Why do you think earthquakes and underwater landslides cause larger more-destructive waves than winds do?

Earthquakes and underwater landslides can generate larger and more destructive waves, such as tsunamis, because they rapidly displace a significant volume of water over a wide area. Unlike wind-generated waves, which are limited in energy transfer to the surface layer of the ocean, the energy from seismic events penetrates deeper and can create long-wavelength waves with much greater energy. Additionally, tsunamis travel across the ocean with little loss of energy, allowing them to maintain their destructive power as they approach coastal areas. This combination of factors leads to the potential for much more devastating impacts compared to typical wind-driven waves.