Question 3 Which of the following events are secondary effects of an earthquake? Select all that apply. landslides tsunami fires tornadoes

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Which of the following events are secondary effects of an earthquake?
Select all that apply.
landslides
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tsunami
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fires
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An earthquake is the sudden vibration of the earth's surface by the rapid release of energy. This energy is released when two plates move suddenly to each other along a fault.

The primary effects of an earthquake are ground shaking and the rupture takes place along the fault line. The secondary Effects of Earthquake is the result of earthquakes.

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