When an earthquake occurs, what is happening below Earth’s surface?(1 point)

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Plates are slipping sideways relative to each other.
Plates are slipping sideways relative to each other.

Convection is moving magma inside the earth.
Convection is moving magma inside the earth.

Plates are colliding with each other.
Plates are colliding with each other.

Conduction is causing energy flows to reach the surface.

Answer 1

When an earthquake occurs, the most accurate response is:

Plates are colliding with each other.

However, it's important to note that earthquakes can also occur due to plates slipping past each other (transform boundaries) or pulling apart (divergent boundaries). The response about plates colliding refers specifically to convergent boundaries, where one plate is forced over another.