The Forces Behind Earthquakes: Tectonic Dynamics Explained

The video explains the Earth's structure, consisting of the core, mantle, and crust, and how these layers formed. It discusses tectonic plates, their movement, and the types of boundaries: divergent, convergent, and transform. The video also covers earthquakes, their causes, and effects, including the elastic rebound theory. It highlights the relationship between earthquakes and tsunamis, and describes fault lines, focusing on the San Andreas Fault.

Explain how earthquakes occur according to Reid's elastic rebound theory.

What are tsunamis and how can they be caused by earthquakes?