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Question
What is an Earthquake?
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Solution 1
The sudden mild or violent shaking of a part of the earth is called an earthquake. An earthquake is generally accompanied by a rumbling and tremors.
Solution 2
An earthquake is tremor or convulsion of the earth’s crust due to sudden movement of the crust.
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