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Give reasons why an earthquake occurgibe reason why an earthquake accurs​

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Answered by sehajreet60
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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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Answered by sonasanu2933
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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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