Question

2. Why is folding and faulting one of the main causes behind earthquakes?

Answer 1

Folding and faulting creates a abnormal tension inside the earth's crust which leads to unequal levelling of the mantle and hence it forms pressure on the surface of earth. ... Fault in the land structure makes the land hollow or unhabitable,.. hence it causes earthquake.

Answer 2

Answer:

Folding and faulting creates a abnormal tension inside the earth's crust which leads to unequal leveling of the mantle and hence it forms pressure on the surface of earth.Fault in the land structure makes the land hollow or inhabitable,hence it causes earthquake