Which statement correctly describes why earthquakes

Question

happen? (1 point)
Earth’s crust switches places in a periodic manner.
Earth’s crust near magma melts, and the ground collapses.
Earth’s crust undergoes a cycle from a solid material to
magma.
Earth’s crust suddenly slips along a fault.

Answer 1

The correct statement that describes why earthquakes happen is: Earth’s crust suddenly slips along a fault.

This occurs when accumulated stress along geological faults exceeds the strength of the rocks, causing a sudden release of energy in the form of an earthquake.