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Q: What causes earthquakes and where do they happen?
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Where are earthquakes a big problem?

Well earthquakes can happen in alot of different places such as Africa but the reason e=why they happen is because the earth is being shaken which causes it to happen


How do earthquakes happen-?

Earthquakes happen when under the ground rocks break at a fault. The rocks then break it release of energy which causes semi waves.


What are causes of earth quake?

earthquakes happen when really fat people fall over


What causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions to happen in certain places and not others?

i only want an answer >:/


What causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions happen in certain places and not others?

i only want an answer >:/


What causes earthquakes to happen?

Earth's tectonic plates move and seismic waves begin to occur.


Can earthquakes happen today?

Yes. Earthquakes happen every day.


What directly causes earthquakes to happen?

Earth's tectonic plates move and seismic waves begin to occur.


How many earthquakes happen in water?

The plates under the ocean moves which causes the water to have shock waves.


Where does earthquakes happen most?

Earthquakes happen most along tectonic plate boundaries, such as the Pacific Ring of Fire. This is because the movement of tectonic plates causes stress to build up until it is released in the form of an earthquake. Areas where two plates meet, such as subduction zones or transform faults, are especially prone to earthquakes.


What is earthquakes and its causes?

Earthquakes are cool...


Can hurricanes and earthquakes happen underwater?

Hurricanes do not form underwater, as they require warm ocean water. Earthquakes can certainly occur underwater, known as underwater earthquakes, and can trigger tsunamis due to the displacement of water.