What Are Earthquakes

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Elastic deformation can be compared to

The sudden return of elastically deformed rock to its original shape is known as

Divergent plate motion causes this type of fault.

Deformation occurs in response to this.

Most earthquakes happen in the earthquake zones

Transform plate motion causes this type of fault.

Which type of deformation leads to earthquakes?

Which type of seismic waves travel the fastest?