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Geological Engineering · Q49

Geological Hazards

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 49

Q49

The sudden release of energy in Earth's crust that creates seismic waves is called:

A.
Fracture
B.
Faulting
C.
Earthquake
Answer
D.
Aftershock

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Earthquake is the term for the sudden release of energy in the crust, creating seismic waves.It usually occurs along geological faults.