vibrations in the earth caused by the sudden movement of rock are called?

Question

vibrations in the earth caused by the sudden movement of rock are called?

Answer 1

earthquakes ...

seismic activity ...



and these happen when PLATES move! It's not movement in the rocks that causes earthquakes. And the dynamics of plate movement is called "plate tectonics".



Moreover, plate tectonics include volcanic behaviour, continental drift, and mountains (making, destrucion, etc)



But then again, I really don't know what you're trying to ask!

Answer 2

earthquakes