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The events that cause the Earth to quake and shake are earthquakes. An earthquake is caused when there is sudden movement under the Earth's surface.

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Why earth quacks occur?

The shift of the Earth's crust causes the ground to shake or 'quake'


What does earthquake mean?

a sudden shake comming from underneath the ground


Why do they call Earthquakes Earthquakes when the whole Earth dont shake?

Because the term 'earth' in earthquakes can also mean land, so if you think about it, it's a land quake. Earth = dirt, land, or the actual planet itself. Quake = To shake or tremble, as from instability or shock.


Why does the earth shake when an earthquake is happening?

Earthquakes are caused by the slip of two plate boundaries. Then the earth begins to shake, that shaking moving through the earth finally getting to the surface. That is why the earth skakes when an earth quake happens.


What is a sentence with quake?

When the aspens quake in the autumn breezes, the perceived rustle is ethereal. The covey of quail were quickly quieted when the Earth began to quake.


To tremble or shake?

quake


Why did they name earthquake?

The term "earthquake" comes from the word "earth" meaning ground and "quake" meaning to shake or tremble. It was named as such because it describes the natural phenomenon where the ground shakes due to the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.


What is the similar meaning of quake?

Shake.


What is the synonym of quake?

shake; tremble


Do the movement in of rocks in the Earth cause the ground to shake?

Yes, the movement of rocks within the Earth, such as tectonic plate movements or volcanic activity, can cause the ground to shake. These movements generate seismic waves that travel through the Earth and are felt as earthquakes at the surface.


Do the movement of rocks in the earth causes the ground to shake?

the movement in the rocks dosnot cause the ground to shake?


What is the answer toan earthquake noise hink pink?

Quake Shake, ground sound