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Area along a fault where few earthquakes have happened recently but where strong earthquakes have happened before?
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What area along a fault where few earthquakes have happened recently but where strong earthquakes have happened before?
seismic gap
Would a strong earthquake be more likely to occur along a fault where few earthquakes have happened recently or along a fault where several minor earthquakes have happened recently explain?
it is more likely to have a strong earthquake where few recent earthquakes have happened
Would a strong earthquake be more likely to occur along a fault were several minor earthquakes have happened recently?
Yes it would.
How do volcanology siesmologa retated to each other?
Erupting volcanoes often create earthquakes before, during and after activity. Strong earthquakes are capable of 're-starting' volcanic eruptions.
Is it possible for Chicago to have earthquakes and tornadoes?
Earthquakes are possible in Chicago, but it is unlikely that any would be strong enough to cause damage. Tornadoes, though are quite possible in Chicago and have hit the city before.
What causes earthquakes before an eruption?
the tectonic plates move around slightly until they clash causing strong vibrations or an earthquake
Many strong earthquakes are caused by what?
Many strong earthquakes are caused by plates sliding apart.
Sections of active faults that have had few earthquakes are likely to be sites of strong earthquakes?
focus
A place that has man earthquakes?
Japan it gets very strong earthquakes and may cause a tsunami
What is the difference between gap hypothesis and seismic gap?
Gap Hypothesis is a hypothesis that is based on the idea that a major earthquake is more likely to occur along the part of an active fault, where no earthquakes have occurred for a certain period of time. A Seismic gap is an area along a fault where relatively few earthquakes have occurred recently, but where strong earthquakes have occurred in the past.
How many strong earthquakes happen every year?
Lots and lots of earthquakes are happening every day, but many of these are too small, or hit in an unpopulated area, to be counted. However. there are about 70 strong registered earthquakes a year
How long do big earthquakes last?
it depends on how strong it is.
