- Movement of tectonic plates: When Earth’s plates collide, slide past, or move away from each other, stress builds up and is released suddenly as an earthquake.
- Volcanic activity: Eruptions can cause earthquakes when magma forces its way through cracks in the crust, creating tremors around the volcano.
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State two natural causes of an earthquake.
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Earthquake and its causes
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