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What causes earthquakes to happen?
What is happening deep underground that causes the surface of the Earth to shake violently without warning?
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EarthFan
asked 4d ago · 10 rep
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Earth's outer crust is divided into massive puzzle pieces called tectonic plates that constantly glide over the fluid mantle. When these rough plate edges grind together, they get stuck. Pressure builds until the rock snaps, releasing massive seismic waves of energy.
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Geologist
answered 4d ago