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Earthquakes are caused by two plates getting hung up, or locked in place. The tremors that follow are the usual forces that move the tectonic plates.
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Can hurricanes and earthquakes happen underwater?
hurricanes no, earthquakes yes. thats what causes Tsunamis... underwater earthquakes.
Where are earthquakes a big problem?
Well earthquakes can happen in alot of different places such as Africa but the reason e=why they happen is because the earth is being shaken which causes it to happen
How do earthquakes happen-?
Earthquakes happen when under the ground rocks break at a fault. The rocks then break it release of energy which causes semi waves.
What are causes of earth quake?
earthquakes happen when really fat people fall over
What causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions happen in certain places and not others?
i only want an answer >:/
What causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions to happen in certain places and not others?
i only want an answer >:/
What are some causes of homes or cities to be destroyed?
fires volcanos huricanes tornados earthquakes economic failure
What causes earthquakes to happen?
Earth's tectonic plates move and seismic waves begin to occur.
Can earthquakes happen today?
Yes. Earthquakes happen every day.
What sphere do earthquakes happen in?
The Lithosphere is where earthquakes happen.
The science that studies earthquakes and their causes?
Seismology is the science of earthquakes and their causes. A scientist who studies earthquakes and their causes is called a seismologist.
How many earthquakes happen in water?
The plates under the ocean moves which causes the water to have shock waves.
