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It is when the rocks are breaking under pressure, elastic rebound, and the forces pushing/pulling on rocks.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agowhen the plate's under the earth rub together causing friction.
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∙ 13y agoThe word which defines vibrations caused by an earthquake is seismicity. They are known therefore as seismic waves and are studied by scientists known as seismologists.
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∙ 13y agoSHAKY
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∙ 13y agoThese are known as seismic waves.
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