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Can some of the crust sink under the ocean during an earthquake?
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What does ocean earthquake mean?
an earthquake is shaking or sometimes displacement of ground as a result of a sudden release of energy in the earths crust that created seismic waves.
What is the name of the crust not under the ocean?
it is actually called continental crust
What relationship exists between focus of earthquake and fault in earth's crust?
The focus is under the crust along the fault line.
What is a movement in the ground caused by a sudden release of energy under the Earth's crust?
A shift in the earth's crust to relieve pressure, and therefore release energy, is an earthquake.
An earthquake that causes a landslide under the ocean floor can trigger a?
tsunami
What happens if there is an earthquake under an ocean?
If there is an earthquake under an ocean, tsunami is possible.
Crust under the ocean is called?
Crust under the oceans is called oceanic crust.
You are in the crust but only 5 km below the surface what are you under?
you are under the ocean
What does ocean earthquake mean?
an earthquake is shaking or sometimes displacement of ground as a result of a sudden release of energy in the earths crust that created seismic waves.
How does an earthquake move?
An earthquake moves due to the plates under the Earth's crust moving
What kind of crust is found under the ocean?
oceanic crust
Why does an earthquake produce noise?
because of resonance under crust
Can an earthquake happen when a tsunami occurs?
Undersea earthquakes can cause tsunamis, not the other way round. It is the sudden movement of the crust under the ocean which can trigger a tsunami.
What is the name of the crust not under the ocean?
it is actually called continental crust
Is the earth crust thicker under the continent or the ocean?
Earth's crust is far thicker under the continents.
What is an earthquake that occurs in the ocean?
A seaquake is a type of earthquake that occurs under the seafloor.
What will hapend if there is an earthquake under the ocean?
If its a large earthquake, you can expect a tsunami to follow
