Earthquake (event)
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An earthquake is a Transformer-induced event in which the ground shakes and, almost invariably, splits open. The resulting rifts in the ground are usually drawn toward Transformers, often splitting the ground open right beneath them and causing them to fall in. The most common cause of earthquakes is the Decepticon Rumble hitting the ground with his arm-mounted pile drivers. Other common causes include Sludge walking, Ratchet falling over, and Grimlock stomping.
On very rare occasions, earthquakes have occurred spontaneously, from so-called "natural causes". However, most of these "natural causes" can also be traced back to Transformer activity, such as the Decepticons draining mysterious energy forces or moving alien planets into Earth orbit or the chaos god at the center of the planet waking up. Whether there is such a thing as a truly "natural" earthquake remains unknown.
Generation 1
- Rumble is able to generate earthquakes using low frequency ground waves.
- In the cartoon, Sludge was featured creating earthquakes, including one that countered Rumble's. S.O.S. Dinobots
- Earthquake used his ability to generate earthquakes (cybertronquakes?) in his battle with Tornado.
- It is quite likely Crasher can generate earthquakes by stomping her foot.
- It is also quite likely that the four Tremorcons can generate earthquakes.
Shattered Glass
- Crasher has a seismic attack activated with her fists.
Live-action film
- Fracture has a seismic attack activated by stomping her foot.
Prime cartoon
- Earthquakes occurred when Unicron, who was acting as Earth's core, began to stir. One Shall Rise, Part 2 One Shall Rise, Part 3
