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Cause of Earthquakes (explanation in simple words)​

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The movement of tectonic plates

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The magma below is earth's crust is constantly moving, causing the tectonic plates(earth's crust) to move along with in. When two tectonic plate collide with one another it causes earthquakes.

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Earthquakes are the result of sudden movement along faults within the Earth. The movement releases stored-up 'elastic strain' energy in the form of seismic waves, which propagate through the Earth and cause the ground surface to shake.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.The earthquake is over when the fault stops moving. Seismic waves are generated throughout the earthquake.

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