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Name two man-made causes of an earthquake.

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Name two man-made causes of an earthquake.

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  1. Construction of huge dams: The weight of large reservoirs can trigger earthquakes in seismically active zones.
  2. Mining and blasting of rocks: Explosions and excavation near fault lines can induce earthquakes.
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