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Does frictional heating cause earthquakes?
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No, frictional heating does not cause earthquakes. Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy stored in rocks due to the movement of tectonic plates. Frictional heating is a result of the movement of tectonic plates, not the cause.
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