Most large earthquakes result from ________.

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Large earthquakes result from the wavelike vibration of the Earth in response to the rapid release of stored elastic energy in deformed rocks. This release of energy causes the shaking and movement of the Earth's crust, leading to earthquakes.

Option A is incorrect because impacts of meteorites from outer space can cause small tremors but not large earthquakes. Option B is also incorrect because explosions and detonations of military ordnance have not been known to cause large earthquakes. Option C is incorrect because storm waves and tsunamis may trigger small earthquakes, but they are not the primary cause of large earthquakes.

Most Large Earthquakes Result from ________