what are earthquakes?
Answers
Answer:
An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of stored energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. ... Earthquakes may occur naturally or as a result of human activities. Smaller earthquakes can also be caused by volcanic activity, landslides, mine blasts, and nuclear experiments.
What is earthquake?
=> The weak upper crust of Earth suddenly experiences tremors either due to collision of plates or due to the tremors pressure in the interior of Earth. Waves/tremors of of earthquake originate from its hypocenter which is deep down below the surface of the earth. Such trembling is known as earthquake..
More to know about earth quake:-
Earthquake waves are created from the epicenter during the process of earthquake. Earthquake occurs due to interior disturbance in the earth. There are four main reasons for occurrence of an earthquake:- [1]Earthquake caused by volcanic eruption [2]Earthquake caused by strike-slip faults[3]Earthquake caused by subduction in an active volcano zone.
What to do when earthquake occurs?
If we are in this situation we have to went out from the house without panic. Do not use lift..