Earthquakes
Earthquakes are sudden, violent shaking of Earth caused by movement along faults. When slabs of crust grind past each other (or one dives beneath another) stored energy is released as seismic waves…
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This section covers Earthquakes as part of Geomorphology in Grade 10 Geography. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.
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