EARTH SCIENCE
EARTHQUAKES
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Question
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Major geological events that occur when plates shift suddenly and release stored energy; frequent occurrences along all types of plate boundaries
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Volcano
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Earthquakes
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Tsunami
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Tornado
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The theory of plate tectonics revolutionized the earth sciences by explaining how the movement of geologic plates causes mountain building, volcanoes, and earthquakes.
Detailed explanation-3: -The grinding action between the plates at a transform plate boundary results in shallow earthquakes, large lateral displacement of rock, and a broad zone of crustal deformation.
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