What are the driving forces for Earthquakes at the large scale?

a. Solar radiation
b. Tectonic forces (i.e., plate tectonics)
c. Movement of magma (i.e., volcano activity)
d. Sudden slip on an existing fault
e. Both b, c, and d


Answer: e. Both b, c, and d

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