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galina1969 [7]
3 years ago
15

Explain what causes earthquakes to occur

Geography
2 answers:
Flauer [41]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

earthquakes are caused by tectonic plates shifting due to the earth moving.

Explanation:

MatroZZZ [7]3 years ago
3 0

plates under the ground rub together at a strong and fast rate and it makes a earthquake

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