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Movement of the Tectonic plates below the surface of the earth causes earthquakes. Negative effects of earthquakes are-

1 It causes a great damage to life and property.

2 It sometimes causes Tsunami also.

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Can a volcano have the same effects as an earthquake?

Well I live not 25 miles from a volcano so...I get little tiny earthquakes sometimes but I kinda don't get your question. A volcano usually causes an earthquake. So I hope this helped some.


What really causes an earthquake?

When tectonic plates collide an Earthquake is created.


What causes the most earthquake's related deaths and injuries?

Aftershocks cause the most earthquake-related deaths and injuries.


Why is an earthquake extreme?

Earthquakes causes a miassive display of DISTRUCTION.


What is a wave that causes the most deadly destruction during an earthquake?

Tsunami

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