Earthquakes are visible signs of plate tectonics. Earthquakes are caused when there is a sudden shifting of the plates. The effects of earthquakes will vary from region to region depending upon the size of the quake. Whatever their size, they can cause a dramatic change to the Earth’s surface.
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