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An earthquake is caused by the shifting of the tectonic plates that make up the earth's crust. Because of magma circulation in the mantle (due to difference in temperature closer and further away from the crust), the plates slowly slide against each other. Sometimes, the plates catch, and a large amount of pressure slowly builds up. When the plates eventually jolt out of being caught, the pressure is released in a sudden burst and causes an earthquake.
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Of the following processes in nature, which one involves only a physical change A. A bird digests a worm. B. Photosynthesis occurs in a leaf. C. An earthquake causes a rockslide. D. A chunk of iron ore rusts.?
C: An Earthquake causes a rockslide
What is a constructive force of a nature?
A earthquake
What does the rotation of earth causes?
earthquake No, not earthquake, but changes in atmospheric pressure.
What really causes an earthquake?
When tectonic plates collide an Earthquake is created.
Does an Earthquake have weather goelogic or human causes?
an earthquake has a weather goelogic
What is the vibration caused when there is movement along a fault?
It causes and earthquake
Was the earthquake deadly to humanity and nature?
Yes!
How did the Samoan earthquake happen?
Act of nature.
How does nature know when an earthquake is coming?
Nature does not 'know' anything. It is not a sentient being.
How does pressure result in an earthquake?
It results by creating a shockwave, which causes the ground to shake; this is an earthquake.
------- Of earth plates causes an earthquake?
tension
What are the natural causes of an earthquake?
plate movement
