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EARTHQUAKES
1. Meaning of Earthquakes
An earthquake is the sudden shaking or vibration of the Earth’s surface caused by the release of energy within the Earth’s crust. This energy is generated when rocks break or slip along faults due to the movement of tectonic plates. Earthquakes can occur anywhere but are most common near plate boundaries. The intensi
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