The earth’s surface is in constant motion. Immense rigid plates are always moving. Some are moving away from each other, others are running into each other, and many are sliding underneath one another with a constant force. When two plates are in contact with each other, the contact is not smooth. Friction builds. Energy is stored. Eventually, the energy is released resulting in an earthquake. Many are never felt. Some result in a gentle rumble. And a fewContinue Reading…