Common use of Earth Movement Clause in Contracts

Earth Movement. “We” do not pay for loss caused by earth movement whether the earth movement results from or is caused by human or animal forces or an act of nature. Earth movement means: a. earthquake; b. land shock waves or tremors before, during, or after a volcanic eruption; c. landslide, mudflow, mudslide; d. subsidence, erosion; or e. any other earth movement, including but not limited to earth sinking, rising, shifting, expanding, or contracting. However, this does not include Sinkhole Collapse as described under Perils Insured Against. “We” do pay for direct physical loss caused by fire or explosion resulting from earth movement.

Earth Movement. “We” do not pay for loss caused by earth movement whether the earth movement results from or is caused by human or animal forces or an act of nature. Earth movement means: a. earthquake; b. land shock waves or tremors before, during, or after a volcanic eruption; c. landslide, mudflow, mudslide; d. subsidence, erosion; or e. any other earth movement, including but not limited to earth sinking, rising, shifting, expanding, or contracting. However, this does not include Sinkhole Collapse as described under Perils Insured Against. “We” do pay for direct physical loss caused by fire or fire; explosion (other than a volcanic explosion); and theft resulting from earth movement.