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Are earthquakes possible on other planets?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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Yes, but only on SOLID planets, not on gas planets.

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Why do earthquakes do not occur on other planets?

because they are not earth


What planets are affected by earthquakes?

Any planets that have plates


Does other planets have earthquakes?

No because the Earth has an internal core with tectonic plates that move.


Which planets have earthquakes?

Well some say Mercury, Venus, and Uranus can have earthquakes.


Can 'Earth'quakes happen on planets other than Earth?

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Which galaxy are planets in?

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Why life is possible only in earth not in other planets?

Because Earth is the only place where we can murder the English language and ask questions like, "Why life is possible only in earth not in other planets?"


Do earthquakes have to do with astronomy?

absolutely nothing. astronomy has to do with outer space and planets. While earthquakes would be geology


Do earthquakes trigger any other problems?

It is possible for them to cause large waves like Tsunami.


Is there more planets were people can live?

It is possible, even likely, that there are other planets that could support life. We have yet to find any.


Is there a moon which is bigger than the earth and if so what?

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