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Vibrations of the earth surface caused by earth movements are known as _________.

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Earthquake
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Focus
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Epicentre
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is C Earthquake

Earthquake refers to a sudden violent shaking and vibration of the earth's surface resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity. Earthquakes can cause serious destruction to property, injury to people and even death. It happens when there is sudden movement or breaking of the tectonic plates.


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