Question

How do you relate the energy release during the collusion of fault lines during earthquake to the atmospheric variation on the surface of the earth?

Answer 1

An earthquake affects the atmosphere by creating amounts of debris and dust which will add to the air that we breathe. Earthquakes can also trigger volcanoes which will release tonnes of ashes and other debris into the atmosphere. This can sometimes cause the blocking out of the sun, air pollution and are increased amount of carbon in the air.