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1. Earthquake

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   The prevailing explanation for tectonic earthquakes is the Elastic Rebound Theory. Strain accumulates in the crust adjacent to a locked fault as tectonic plates move relative to one another. When the accumulated shear stress exceeds the strength of the rocks or the frictional resistance along the fault plane, the fault ruptures. The rocks elastically snap back towards a less-strained configuration, releasing energy in the form of seismic waves [2].
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