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2. What are earthquakes that are caused by human activities called?

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When caused by humans, seismic activity (also called earthquake activity) is known as induced seismicity.

Step-by-step explanation:

Induced seismicity is associated with industrial processes including geothermal energy extraction, mining, dam building, construction, and hydraulic fracturing.

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