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An earthquake occurs when tectonic plates beneath the earth's surface separate suddenly, causing the ground to tremble. This happens because the earth has an inner core and is made up of many tectonic plates that can shift past each other. When the plates separate rapidly, it makes the earth shake and results in an earthquake, which can cause buildings to collapse, fires, cracked roads, and people to yell in panic as their bodies shake uncontrollably and they become frightened by the sounds of destruction.
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- 1. How does an earthquake occur?
- 2. STEP 1 There is a core in the earth. Core means middle. This is inner core. Here is the core..
- 3. STEP 2 There are many tectonic plates on the earth.
- 4. STEP 3 When the plates separate past each other suddenly, it make the earth tremble and it is called an earthquake. Like this
- 5. Looks like Feels like Sounds like You cant stand very well. Your body shakes. You will be scary and panic. You cant control your body. You will be frighten Buildings collapse. Cars are on fire. Roads crack. People yell. You can hear scary voice. You can hear a sound of cars are exploding. You can hear a sound of grounds are cracking. You can hear that people yelling.