What Is Earthquake

WHAT IS EARTHQUAKE ?

By Elang Jabbar Abdillah

Definition

Types of Earthquake

An earthquake is a vibration that occurs on the surface of the earth due to the sudden release of energy from within which creates seismic waves.

1. Tectonic

2. Volcanic

Definition

Types of Earthquake

1. Tectonic

2. Volcanic

Tectonic earthquake

Tectonic earthquake is caused by moving earth's plates, the earth's plates have three types of motion namely convergent, divergent, and transform.

Volcanic earthquake

A volcanic earthquake is caused by the eruption of an active volcano.

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