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There are two main causes of earthquakes.
Firstly, they can be linked to explosive volcanic eruptions; they are in fact very common in areas of volcanic activity where they either proceed or accompany eruptions.
Secondly, they can be triggered by Tectonic activity associated with plate margins and faults. The majority of earthquakes world wide are of this type.
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Do lightning cause Earthquakes?
Lightning does not directly cause earthquakes. Earthquakes are typically caused by the movement of tectonic plates or volcanic activity. Lightning is a discharge of atmospheric electricity within a thunderstorm that does not have an impact on the Earth's crust to cause earthquakes.
Can earthquakes cause thunderstorms and lightning?
Earthquakes themselves do not directly cause thunderstorms and lightning. However, seismic activity can sometimes trigger small electrical discharges called "earthquake lights" that might be mistaken for lightning. Thunderstorms are typically caused by atmospheric conditions, not seismic activity.
Can thunder cause earthquakes?
Thunder itself does not cause earthquakes. Thunder is the sound caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of air due to lightning. Earthquakes, on the other hand, are caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.
What causes most deaths Earthquakes lightning Strikes or Hurricanes?
Earthquakes have caused more deaths than hurricanes, and hurricanes have caused more deaths than lightning.
How does radio cause lightning?
Radio waves do not cause lightning. Lightning is a natural electrostatic discharge caused by the buildup of electric charge in the atmosphere. While radio waves can interact with lightning strikes and create static interference, they do not directly cause the phenomenon.
