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Earthquakes are a side affect of plate tectonics; the Earth's land masses sit on a number of large plates that are in motion. Where these plates meet, tension builds up because of the motion between them - at some point, the tension is too great and one side or the other shifts.
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Can an earthquake occur in the ocean?
Yes. An earthquake may occur in the ocean.
What can occur hours or days after an earthquake?
Aftershocks can occur hours or days after an earthquake.
When would a tsunamic occur?
A tsunami is an ocean wave that is caused by an earthquake. It would occur after an earthquake.
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur .?
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur
When did the earthquake occur exactly in Japan?
on 11th march 2011 at 9.am earthquake occur exactly in japan
How long after an earthquake does nausea occur?
There is no requirement for nausea to occur due to an earthquake or any other natural phenomenon.
Why did the tangshan earthquake occur?
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When did the earthquake occur in India?
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Why would an earthquake occur?
Water
Where deep earthquake occur?
in the core
How tectonic earthquake occur?
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Why did the largest tsunami occur?
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