Tectonic Plate Movements
(earthquake) is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often resulting from the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface. These seismic events can cause significant damage to infrastructure, loss of life, and environmental disruptions. Earthquakes vary in size and intensity, and their impact depends on the magnitude of the tremor and the preparedness of the affected region. Causes of Gempa (Earthquake) Earthquakes are caused by the release of energy in the Earth's crust, usually due to the movement of tectonic plates. The Earth's lithosphere is divided into several large plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below. The interaction between these plates can lead to the release of energy, resulting in an earthquake. The main causes of earthquakes include: Tectonic Plate Movements Subduction Zones : Subduction occurs when one tectonic plate is forced beneath another. This often happens at convergent plate boundaries, where oceanic plates are su...