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Recently 3 Earthquakes occured in Turkey within 24 hours
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Recently 3 Earthquakes occured in Turkey within 24 hours
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Tectonic Plate Boundaries
The North Anatolian Fault, East Anatolian Fault, and the Dead Sea Fault are some of the active fault lines in Turkey that cause earthquakes.
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Active Fault Lines
The movement of tectonic plates creates stress and tension in the earth's crust, leading to earthquakes.
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Plate Movement
Turkey is also located near subduction zones, where one tectonic plate slides under another, causing earthquakes.
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Subduction Zones
The presence of active and dormant volcanoes in Turkey contributes to the occurrence of earthquakes.
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Volcanic Activity
The collapse of underground cavities such as mines, caves, and underground water reservoirs can also cause earthquakes.
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Collapse of Underground Cavities
Human activities such as construction and underground drilling can trigger earthquakes by changing the stress in the earth's crust.
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Human Activity
Earthquakes can also be caused by aftershocks, which are smaller earthquakes that occur after a large earthquake.
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Aftershocks
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