define earthquake in brief
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Earthquakes can be extremely violent. They are caused by weird movements of the Earth's tectonic plates. ... 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.
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An earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor or temblor) is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves.
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