Earthquakes happen when _____.
A. magma fills the chamber in a mountain
B. seismic waves are transferred from the ocean floor to ocean water
C. tectonic plates suddenly move past one another
D. rocks are broken down and transported from one place to another
Answer (2)
Earthquakes happen when C) tectonic plates suddenly move past one another.
Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates suddenly move past one another, releasing stored energy in the Earth's crust. This movement typically happens along faults where stress builds up due to friction. Most earthquakes strike near plate boundaries, impacting nearby regions significantly.
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