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An earthquake is caused by the movement of tectonic plates, resulting in shaking or a sudden shock on the Earth's surface. These plates hitting, bumping, or sliding past each other create faults, with earthquakes occurring at the fault plane.
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Concepts covered:earthquake, tectonic plates, faults, hypocenter, seismograph
An earthquake is caused by the movement of tectonic plates, resulting in shaking or a sudden shock on the Earth's surface. These plates hitting, bumping, or sliding past each other create faults, with earthquakes occurring at the fault plane.
Question 1
Where do tectonic plates slip during an earthquake?
Question 2
What natural disaster can underwater earthquakes cause?
Question 3
Why don't we usually feel the movement of tectonic plates?
Question 4
What is the origin point of an earthquake called?
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