This is a sudden earth movement or vibration in the crust.
The scientific study and interpretation of the earthquake is known as seismology.
NATURE OF THE EARTHQUAKE
CAUSES OF EARTHQUAKE
v Movement or sliding of tectonic plate
over the other caused by faulting of the lithospheric plates.
v Volcanic eruption
v Mass wasting; falling of materials
from the higher land.
EFFECT OF EARTHQUAKE
- The Earthquake caused destruction of properties, such as building, transport and infrastructure.
- They led people to lose their life.
- They caused fire outbreaks.
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