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Underground rock suddenly breaks and there is rapid motion along a fault

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Answer: This would cause an earthquake

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Answer: Earthquakes are usually caused when underground rock suddenly breaks and there is rapid motion along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake.

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