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Why Are There Many Small Quakes in Maharashtra? 🌏

Maharashtra, a large state in India, has felt a series of small earthquakes over the past two weeks.

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A cluster of small earthquakes occurred in Maharashtra during the last fortnight.

Experts label the pattern an earthquake swarm.

Historical records show Maharashtra experiences such swarms from time to time.

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Scientists who study earthquakes call this pattern an earthquake swarm, meaning many little shakes happen close together.

The area has seen similar swarms before, so researchers are keeping an eye on it.

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earthquake swarm

A group of many small earthquakes that happen close together in time and place.

seismologists

People who study earthquakes and how the Earth shakes.

fortnight

Fourteen days.

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