________ are vibrations on the Earth's surface caused due to the movement of lithospheric plates.
A
Volcanoes
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B
Landslides
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C
Earthquakes
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D
Avalanches
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Solution
The correct option is C Earthquakes An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the earth as a result of the movements of lithospheric plates. The origin of these vibrations is called the focus. The place on the surface of the earth directly above the focus is called the epicentre.