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First modification: 09/03/2026 - 16:16

In recent weeks, several large earthquakes have shaken different parts of the planet and have raised a question: are they related to each other? On France 24 we explain what happens under our feet when the Earth shakes, how tectonic plates work and what factors determine the intensity of an earthquake. In addition, we analyze what science says about an increasingly debated question: can global warming cause more earthquakes?

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