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Usually from slipping (faults and faulting) of tectonic plates or movement of fault planes, or when tectonic plates collide together. Oscillation by mechanical (man-made) means, explosions, landslides, rockfalls, and volcanic eruptions have been known to cause localized earthquakes. Underground (subsurface or near subsurface) detonations are a suspected additional cause of earthquakes.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoBuilt up tension beneath the surface of the earth releases, like a rubber band contracting, and everything above surface is shaken.
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When does displacement begin during an earthquake?
Fucus
The energy waves that produce an earthquake begin on the surface or within the earth?
The energy waves form at the focus which is the location within Earth along a fault at which the first motion of an earthquake occurs
Where was there an earthquake today?
Japan had Tsunami and an Earthquake Kansas had an earthquake
Why is a earthquake called a earthquake?
When an earthquake happens the earth quakes, it shakes.
What earthquake was the worst in history?
the worst earthquake in history is the hediezz earthquake
When does displacement begin during an earthquake?
Fucus
What words begin with e and they are to do with earth?
earth earthquake
How did the Japan earthquake begin?
By the tectonic plates slipping.
What are some earthquake words that begin with the letter Q?
Quake
Words shouted that begin with the letter E?
People shout encore, earthquake and enough. They begin with the letter e.
What occurred as the third game of the World Series in 1989 was about to begin?
Earthquake
What time did haiti earthquake begin?
between 2-3 pm EST
What are some natural disasters that begin with the letter Q?
Quake can be short for an earthquake.
What day and time did Haiti earthquake begin?
January 12th 2010 3:00
How is Japan going to recover after the earthquake and tsunami?
They already have started to begin. by rebuilding their their buildings
The energy waves that produce an earthquake begin on the surface or within the earth?
The energy waves form at the focus which is the location within Earth along a fault at which the first motion of an earthquake occurs
The point underground where rocks first begin to move?
This is known as the focus or hypocentre of an earthquake.
