Why do earthquakes happen?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the reasons behind the occurrence of earthquakes. It aims to address the geological processes and factors that lead to seismic activity.
Answer
Sudden slip along faults in the Earth's crust.
Earthquakes happen due to sudden slip along faults in the Earth's crust caused by the releasing of stored strain energy.
Answer for screen readers
Earthquakes happen due to sudden slip along faults in the Earth's crust caused by the releasing of stored strain energy.
More Information
Earthquakes release energy in the form of seismic waves, causing the ground to shake. They often occur where tectonic plates meet.
Sources
- Why Do Earthquakes Happen? | UPSeis | Michigan Tech - mtu.edu
- What is an earthquake and what causes them to happen? - USGS.gov - usgs.gov
- What Happens During an Earthquake? - Caltech Science Exchange - scienceexchange.caltech.edu
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