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Does Emily cause earthquakes?

No, Emily does not cause earthquakes. Earthquakes are natural phenomena caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface. Emily, as an individual, does not have the ability to cause earthquakes.


Why do you get big earthquakes?

Big earthquakes occur when tectonic plates, which make up the Earth's crust, suddenly release built-up stress through movement along faults. This sudden release of energy creates seismic waves that shake the ground violently, causing significant damage and potentially resulting in large earthquakes.


Did California just have an earthquake?

We don't know how to predict earthquakes. Given California's history and that it is on a fairly active fault line we can say that it will certainly continue to have earthquakes and at some point there will be a big one. But as to when, no one knows.


What are the three types of earhquakes?

The three types of earthquakes are tectonic earthquakes, volcanic earthquakes, and collapse earthquakes. Tectonic earthquakes are the most common and are caused by the movement of earth's plates. Volcanic earthquakes occur in association with volcanic activity, while collapse earthquakes happen in underground mines and caverns.


Why earthquakes cause more damage than others?

The biggest earthquakes do not always cause the most damage if they strike unpopulated areas, or areas where the local infrastructure was built to withstand severe earthquakes. Also some big earthquakes may be high in intensity, but very short in duration, causing less damage.