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Earthquakes occur along fault lines where tectonic plates meet and friction builds up stress until the plates suddenly slip, releasing seismic energy. The energy can be released by elastic strain, gravity, chemical reactions, or movement of massive bodies. While over 50,000 earthquakes occur annually, only around 100 cause substantial damage near populated areas.

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Earthquakes occur along fault lines where tectonic plates meet and friction builds up stress until the plates suddenly slip, releasing seismic energy. The energy can be released by elastic strain, gravity, chemical reactions, or movement of massive bodies. While over 50,000 earthquakes occur annually, only around 100 cause substantial damage near populated areas.

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An earthquake occurs when there is a sudden release of energy within a limited


region of Earth's rocks. Let's delve into the causes:
- Faults and Tectonic Plates:
- Earthquakes primarily happen along geologic faults, which are narrow zones
where rock masses move relative to each other.
- The Earth's crust is divided into massive tectonic plates. These plates are
in constant, slow motion but get stuck at their edges due to friction.
- Stress and Friction:
- As the plates continue to move, stress builds up along the fault lines.
- When the stress overcomes the friction, there's a sudden slip on the fault.
This release of energy generates seismic waves that travel through Earth's crust.
- Energy Release:
- The energy can be released due to various factors:
- Elastic Strain: When rocks are deformed and store energy elastically.
- Gravity: Masses of rock suddenly shift.
- Chemical Reactions: Energy release from chemical processes.
- Motion of Massive Bodies: For example, volcanic activity or landslides.
- Magnitude and Impact:
- About 50,000 noticeable earthquakes occur annually worldwide, but only around
100 cause substantial damage near populated areas.
- Very powerful earthquakes occur approximately once a year.
Remember, these seismic events shape our planet and have fascinated scientists for
centuries! 🌍🔥
Learn more about earthquakes from Britannica ..

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