When Do Earthquakes Occur

question 45

Multiple Choice

When do earthquakes occur?

• A)During rockfalls.
• B)When rocks shift or break and allow magma to push up words, releasing energy and heat.
• C)As rocks shift or break releasing energy vibrations that travel to the earth's surface.
• D)Rocks shift displacing water that results in tsunamis.

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