Question

Explain how an earthquake occurs.​

Answer 1

Answer:

An earthquake is caused by a sudden slip on a fault. ... When the stress on the edge overcomes the friction, there is an earthquake that releases energy in waves that travel through the earth's crust and cause the shaking that we feel. In California there are two plates - the Pacific Plate and the North American 

Answer 2

Answer:

An earthquake occurs due when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault .The sudden release of energy cause the seismic waves that make the ground shake .When two blocks of rocks or two plates are rubbing against each other they stick a little...when the rock breaks EARTHQUAKE OCCURS

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