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Smells during an earthquakes may be from released gases previously trapped under the ground, gas lines that have cracked, or from the resulting fires.

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What does an earthquake smell like?

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Can the smell of rotten eggs indicate an earthquake?

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What does a earthquake smell like?

Earthquakes do not have a set smell as they are caused by tectonic plates clashing together this does not emit a smell. Although when an earthquake strikes a city for example sewage systems can be destroyed leading to a smell on the street. In other words, an earthquake smells like whatever odors it stirs up.


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