Give reasons why an earthquake occurgibe reason why an earthquake accurs
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Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake. When two blocks of rock or two plates are rubbing against each other, they stick a little. They don't just slide smoothly; the rocks catch on each other.
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Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake. When two blocks of rock or two plates are rubbing against each other, they stick a little. They don't just slide smoothly; the rocks catch on each other.
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Things that cause earthquakes
Groundwater extraction – decrease in pore pressure.
Groundwater – increase in pore pressure.
Heavy rain.
Pore fluid flow.
High CO2 pressure.
Building dams.
Earthquakes.
No earthquakes (Seismic quiescence).
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