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What is earthquake ? |
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Answer» Scientists know EARTHQUAKES can be triggered or inhibited by changes in the amount of stress on a fault. The largest climate VARIABLE that could change fault stress LOADS is surface water in the form of rain and snow. Lundgren says several studies have supported such correlationsExplanation:An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of stored energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes are accordingly measured with a SEISMOMETER, commonly known as a seismograph. ... An earthquake is caused by tectonic plates getting stuck and putting a strain on the ground. |
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