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Because the rocks underground clash together and they are big rocks so it is going to shake and move

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The tectonic plates are rubing together

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Q: Does the surface of the earth change during an earthquake?
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What are the natural causes that create rapid or slow change on the surface of the earth?

EARTHQUAKE


Where is The focus of an earthquake is located?

the focus of an earthquake is beneath the surface of the earth in the crust.


Which way of changing the Earth's surface is quickest?

earthquake


Can the earth open if an earthquake occur?

Yes, there are possibilities of the Earth opening during an Earthquake.


Which term describes the point on the earth surface above the area where an earthquake originated?

The term that describes the point on the Earth's surface above the area where an earthquake originates is it's epicenter.

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How does earthquake change the earth surface?

an earthquake is when two plates move and destroys everything around it.


Does and earthquake change Earth's surface?

Yes, it can destroy a lot of stuff on the plates of Earth


How long does it take an earthquake to change Earth's surface?

Billions of years


What events take place to change Earth's surface?

floods earthquake


How does an earthquake change the surface of the earth?

This might help: #http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake#Effects.2Fimpacts_of_earthquakes (:


How does earth's surface and the structures on the surface change as a result of an earthquake?

The surface of the Earth can be changed by resulting from outer space, like from a meteor strike.


How does earth's surface and structures on the surface change as a result of an earthquake?

The surface of the Earth can be changed by resulting from outer space, like from a meteor strike.


How does earth's surface and the structures on surface change as a result of an earthquake?

The surface of the Earth can be changed by resulting from outer space, like from a meteor strike.


How does earth surface and the structures on the surface change as a result of An earthquake?

The surface of the Earth can be changed by resulting from outer space, like from a meteor strike.


What process usually causes the most gradual change in Earth's surface?

An earthquake


What processes usually causes most gradual change in Earth's surface?

An earthquake