Tectonic hazards - earthquakes

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earthquake
A(n) ________ occurs when two tectonic plates push together.
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seismic waves
When the pressure is too much it is suddenly released and waves of energy, called ________, occur.
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earthquake
A(n) ________ is a sudden, violent shaking of the ground.
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The point in the crust __where the pressure is released is called the_________