•What types of movement in Earth’s crust causes earthquakes?
Copyright Â© 2012 K12reader.com. All Rights Reserved. Free for educational use at home or in classrooms. www.k12reader.com Earthquakes: Movement of the Earthâs Crust Word Meanings Earthquakes are the shaking and moving of the ground when energy is released in waves.These waves are called seismic waves.These waves are similar to ocean waves, which move through water. Seismic waves, however, move through the ground.Most earthquakes are caused by the movement of large sections of the Earthâs crust, called plates.The place where two plates meet is called a fault. Faults look like large cracks in the ground.hese waves are called seismic waves. These waves are similar to ocean waves, which move through water. Seismic waves, however, move through the ground.Most earthquakes are caused by the movement of large sections of the Earthâs crust, called plates.