Stored energy is released as __________ when the crust breaks.

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Seismic waves are released as stored energy when the crust breaks, causing an earthquake. Electromagnetic waves and thermal energy may also be produced during an earthquake, but they are not the primary release of stored energy. Potential energy is the energy that an object has due to its position or state and is not directly related to the release of energy during an earthquake.

Stored Energy Is Released as __________ When the Crust Breaks