what is a earthquake
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An earthquake (also known as a quake,tremor or temblor) is the shaking of the surface of the Earth, resulting from the sudden release of energy in the Earth'slithosphere that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes can range in size from those that are so weak that they cannot be felt to those violent enough to toss people around and destroy whole cities. The seismicity orseismic activity of an area refers to the frequency, type and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time.
At the Earth's surface, earthquakes manifest themselves by shaking and sometimes displacement of the ground. When theepicenter of a large earthquake is located offshore, the seabed may be displaced sufficiently to cause a tsunami. Earthquakes can also trigger landslides, and occasionally volcanic activity.
At the Earth's surface, earthquakes manifest themselves by shaking and sometimes displacement of the ground. When theepicenter of a large earthquake is located offshore, the seabed may be displaced sufficiently to cause a tsunami. Earthquakes can also trigger landslides, and occasionally volcanic activity.
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the shaking of the Earth's surface due to sudden vibrations of the tectonic plates is called earthquake.
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