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____________ occur when the surface of the Earth shakes due to tremors on the Earth.

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Volcanoes

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Cyclones

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Thunder and lightning

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Earthquakes

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Earthquakes

Earthquakes occur when the surface of the Earth shakes due to tremors on the Earth.

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