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Question
Write the causes of the following:
Earthquakes
Solution
Earthquakes can occur due to the following reasons:
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Volcanic eruption
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Meteors falling on the Earth’s surface
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Underground explosions. For example, underground nuclear tests.
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Collapsing structures such as mines, etc.
- Mining and construction of big dams.
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