An earthquake is a natural disaster that can have incredibly destructive results on the earths crust and endanger many living organisms that dwell on that crust. An earthquake occurs when massive amounts of stored energy are released from the earth. This release of energy can be caused by the slipping of tectonic plates or sometimes even be influenced by humans.
Earth is a stratified planet. This means that it is made up of multiple layers. The inner layer is a ball of molten rock that rotates within the earth. There are many layers that are on top of this pliable ball of molten rock. The outer layer is called the crust. Earth's crust is very thin when compared to the other stratified layers of the earth. It would be like comparing the skin of an apple to the interior of the apple. The crust and other layers "float" upon this mantle core. The crust of the earth is made up of multiple pieces. Each of these giant pieces is called a tectonic plate. Earthquakes are......
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