When there is a sudden release of energy from the earth's core, it comes out in the form of Earthquakes . Earthquakes are also caused as a result of tectonic activities in the earth's crust, which is movement in the plates of the earth. This results in seismic waves on the surface, which can be of a low or high power, depending on the epicenter of the earthquake. The epicenter is the place where the earthquake originates and is the place where the effect is mostly felt. Earthquakes are measured with the help of Richter scale on a seismograph.

Causes of Earthquakes

Earthquakes can be caused by tectonic activities, volcanic activities like movement of magma, which is common in volcanic regions. When the earthquakes occur as a result of tectonic activities, seismic waves are generated due to the movement of the plates. These waves cause earthquakes. Earthquakes can also result in earthquake storm. This means that one earthquake will result in a series of earthquakes, which can be more damaging if they occur at a very high frequency. The other cause of earthquakes can be the movement of magma due to volcanic activity below the earth's crust.

Effects of Earthquakes

There are multiple effects of an earthquake, one of the most dangerous Weather-related disaster that can exist:

• Shaking of the ground and Ground split
• Landslides
• Avalanches
• Fires dues to short circuit

The most disastrous effect of earthquake is the Tsunami, which can also be called the ocean earthquake and can be very dangerous to the settlements near the ocean shores.