describe how earthquakes are caused on the surface of the earth
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Earthquakes are caused by tectonic movements in the Earth's crust. The main cause is when tectonic plates ride one over the other, causing orogeny (mountain building), and severe earthquakes. The boundaries between moving plates form the largest fault surfaces on Earth.
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Causes of Earthquakes in General
Induced Earthquakes. Induced quakes are caused by human activity, like tunnel construction, filling reservoirs and implementing geothermal or fracking projects.
Volcanic Earthquakes. Volcanic quakes are associated with active volcanism.
Collapse Earthquakes.
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