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An earthquake is when the plates of the earth's crust rub against each other. They cause major destruction- millions of dollars in damage to building alone!

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An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth caused by a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere. This release of energy creates seismic waves that can cause the ground to shake, leading to potential damage and destruction to buildings and infrastructure. Earthquakes are typically caused by the movement of tectonic plates along fault lines.

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