THE EARTH
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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Detailed explanation-1: -Earth is an active place and earthquakes are always happening somewhere. In fact, the National Earthquake Information Center locates about 12, 000-14, 000 earthquakes each year!
Detailed explanation-2: -• Earthquakes: Are earthquake is a sudden shaking or trembling of the earth which lasts for a very short time. Earthquakes can cause immense damage to buildings, dams, etc. They may also cause floods, land slides, tsunamis and loss of life. It is caused by a disturbance deep inside the earth’s crust.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is an Earthquake? An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the earth due to the sudden release of energy in the earth’s crust. As a result, seismic waves (also known as S waves) are created. The seismic activities in an area determine the type and intensity of the earthquake.