Most earthquakes are a result of
A) a sudden change in atmospheric pressure.
B) mantle upwelling.
C) erosion.
D) lithospheric plate movement.

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Most earthquakes are a result of lithospheric plate movement. When tectonic plates shift and grind against each other or slide past each other, the build-up of pressure can cause an earthquake. This type of earthquake is known as a tectonic earthquake and is the most common type of earthquake.

Most Earthquakes Are a Result of