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[[File:מענה רעידת אדמה.jpg|thumb|The Rebbe's response to a person who was concerned about reports of an earthquake that was expected to happen soon in his place of residence, and asked the Rebbe's opinion about it:'''"Everyone says that it's impossible to know except (hours or) moments before it happens. What is the name of the scientist who says otherwise?"''']] | |||
An earthquake, called "raash" in the Bible, is a natural phenomenon that occurs as a result of friction between the tectonic plates that make up the Earth, and in negligible cases as a result of volcanic eruptions. | An earthquake, called "raash" in the Bible, is a natural phenomenon that occurs as a result of friction between the tectonic plates that make up the Earth, and in negligible cases as a result of volcanic eruptions. | ||
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== Further Reading == | == Further Reading == | ||
Rabbi Israel Elfenbein, "The Earth is Trembling and Moshiach is Approaching," Kfar Chabad Weekly Issue 1765, page 58 | Rabbi [[Israel Elfenbein]], "The Earth is Trembling and Moshiach is Approaching," Kfar Chabad Weekly Issue 1765, page 58 | ||
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