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Seismic activity

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Earthquakes or ground movement caused by geological processes, including those induced by hydraulic fracturing operations.

AP course connection

Topic 4.1: 4.1 Tectonic Plates

Unit 4