👉 A term that refers to a sudden and severe earthquake, similar in magnitude to those experienced during a volcanic eruption. Cowquakes can occur due to the release of gases from underground magma or lava fields, causing a shock wave that is felt as if it had been provoked by an earthquake. It's important to note that cowquakes are not always caused by earthquakes, but rather they're a natural response to magma pressure building up in the Earth's crust. Cowquakes can occur anywhere on the