Question

what are earthquakes?mention few advantages and disadvantages ​

Answer 1

An earthquake is the sudden movement of the earth's tectonic plates, resulting in shaking of the ground. This skaking can result in the damage of various structures such as buildings and further breakdown of the earth's surface.

Advantages:

• Earthquake pushes the land further up thus helping the vegetation of flourish
• It helps to loosen and churns the soil, allowing nutrients and minerals to be deposited evenly, creating a very fertile soil.
• Earthquakes offer deeper insight into the ways planet works.
• Make fossil fuels easier to access.

Disadvantages:

• Loss of habitat for humans and animals.
• Deaths and injury of humans and animals.
• Cause landslides.
• Can cause the destruction of buildings.