Question

Any sudden movement of a part of the earth's crust is called

Answer 1

They are caused by weird movements of the Earth's tectonic plates. The study of earthquakes is called seismology. Earthquakes are usually quite brief, but may repeat. The sudden release of tension in the tectonic plates sends waves of energy that travel through the Earth.

Answer 2

Answer: it is called the movement of Tectonics or Tectonic plates