Earthquakes
Earthquakes are vibrations of the Earth, caused by the rupture and sudden movement of rocks that have been strained beyond their elastic limits.
- In other words, Earthquake is a series of shocks and tremors resulting from the sudden release of pressure along active faults and in areas of volcanic activity.
Types of Earthquakes
(A) Classification based on the causative factors:
- Plate Tectonics
- The Earth’s crust is made up of seven major and several minor plates, which fit closely together. The positions of the plates are not static.
- They are constantly moving relative to one another. The type of movement between plates ....
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