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When two Continental plate Boundaries collide.
EX: The most famous example (that I know) is the San Andreas Fault in San Fransisco
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Use of seismograph?
Seismographs are used to measure earthquakes, and how violent they are.
Can scientists predict volcanic eruptions?
Yes, scientists can predict volcanic eruptions, but only to a certain extent of accuracy. One method is to use earthquakes. Earthquakes usually increase and become more violent before a volcanic eruption
When do tsunamis strike?
Typically after deep sea earthquakes or during particularly violent hurricanes.
An is a violent shaking of the earth's crust?
An earthquake is a violent shaking of earth's crust. Earthquakes commonly occur along transform boundaries, where one plate grinds by another.
Why does Chile experience earthquakes?
Chile is located on a tectonic plate boundery and a subduction zone called the Peru-Chile trench. Very violent earthquakes happen at subduction zones.
What is an earthquake like if it occurs in an area where their is a lot of earthquakes oftainly?
what the earthquake is often going to be like : it will have a better chance of being more violent or less because they have earthquakes all the time
Where earthquakes more violent?
Along a boundary where tension builds up over a great period of time. Ducis!);
Where are earthquakes more violent?
Along a boundary where tension builds up over a great period of time. Ducis!);
How big can earthquakes get?
up to at least 8 average 9.5 was the biggest
Why are earthquakes and volcanoes frequent in japan?
Japan lies in the earthquake zone where four plates come together. As the plates push against each other, they cause violent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Where are earthquakes generally more violent?
Along a boundary where tension builds up over a great period of time. Ducis!);
Where are earthquakes common where plates meet?
conservative plate margins
