Why the Earth Shakes: The Science Behind Earthquakes 🌍⚡ #jokejunkiehq #amazingfacts

The ground beneath you isn’t as stable as it seems. 🌍 Earthquakes happen when massive tectonic plates suddenly shift and release built-up pressure. This sends shockwaves—seismic waves—through the Earth, causing the ground to tremble. From minor rumbles to major disasters, these quakes begin deep underground at a point called the focus, with the epicenter right above it. Scientists study these powerful forces to understand—and one day predict—earthquakes. Nature is always in motion. 🌐⚡ #EarthquakeFacts #TectonicPlates #ScienceExplained #EarthScience #NaturalDisasters #GeologyRocks #SeismicWaves #HowEarthquakesHappen #Geology #ScienceReels #LearnOnInstagram #DidYouKnow #ShortsFacts #STEMeducation #ExplainedSimply #Epicenter