Another earthquake struck Shuangla, another 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Tajikistan at 8:37 a.m. this morning, following two major earthquakes in Turkey on February 6.
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Terrifying, terrifying, you never know when danger will befall you.
Talk about the rest and talk about the formation of earthquakes!
Mainly for the following reasons:
First, plate movements around the world have intensified. Since the Earth's crust is made up of many plates, these plates are constantly moving, colliding, and rubbing inside the Earth. Earthquakes are possible due to the increasing accumulation of energy caused by plate movement.
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Second, volcanic activity around the world can also trigger earthquakes. When a volcano erupts, a large amount of magma and gas is ejected, which causes extreme pressure on the earth's internal rocks around the volcano, causing earthquakes.
Image Credit: M. Patrick, United States Geological Survey (USGS)
Third, seismically active areas around the world also frequently occur due to changes in the tectonic movements within the Earth.
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Fourth, human activity can also cause earthquakes. For example, reservoir storage or groundwater extraction can alter the stress distribution of underground rocks, causing earthquakes.
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We cannot fully predict and avoid earthquakes at present, what we can do is to strengthen safety awareness and take the right escape and self-rescue measures when an earthquake comes, so that we can better enjoy life and protect ourselves and our families.