triggered

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A magnitude 7.2 quake in 1959 centered in Montana near Yellowstone National Park triggered the largest quake-triggered landslide on record in North America.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

When India separated from the African continent, fractures along its western edge triggered the formation of the mountain range now called the Western Ghats.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The team focused on turbidites, which are layers of sediment left behind by underwater landslides that are often triggered by earthquakes.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

Another gauge of services activity and trade data are the main events in a quiet week for China, whose economy has so far shown resilience to the energy shock triggered by the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Bobby had triggered similar reactions at other tournaments and matches; fans often wrote him admiring letters.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady