Question

How do you relate the energy release during the collision of fault lines during earthquake to the atmospheric variation on the surface of the earth? [3 marks]

Answer 1

Earthquakes are caused by the release of energy stored in strained rocks. Shaking is caused by this release of energy. As a result, seismic waves are sent all over the Earth, causing buildings and trees to collapse. [1.5 marks]

Additionally, earthquakes can trigger volcanoes, releasing tonnes of ash into the atmosphere. Due to this, air pollution, and carbon dioxide level increases in the air. [1.5 marks]