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An earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor, or temblor) is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves.  

  A smartphone is a mobile phone that offers more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary basic 'feature phone'.

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