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Are earthquakes below the surface called tsunamis?
Mo, they are known as earthquakes but the earthquakes cause the tsunamis.
Can Hades make earthquakes?
Hades has not been known to cause earthquakes; however, Poseidon has.
Are scaler weapons what cause earthquakes?
No, earthquakes are primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates in the Earth's crust. Scaler weapons are not known to cause earthquakes, as they are theoretical weapons that are not currently in use or proven to exist.
Does the Richter scale cause earthquakes?
No. The Richter scale is a way for scientists to describe how much energy was released by an earthquake (this is known as the earthquakes magnitude).
What natural disaster does the San Andreas fault cause?
The San Andreas fault is known to cause earthquakes due to the movement of tectonic plates along the fault line. This fault runs through California and is capable of producing major earthquakes with potentially devastating consequences.
Do Florida have earthquakes?
Yes, Florida does experience some minor earthquakes, but they are relatively rare compared to other regions prone to seismic activity. These earthquakes are usually small in magnitude and do not cause significant damage.
What do you call the science of earthquakes?
The science of earthquakes are known as seismology.
Are smaller earthquakes that immediately follow a major earthquake known as aftershocks?
Yes the smaller earthquakes that immediately follow major earthquakes are known as aftershocks.
Can pollution cause earthquake?
There is no known evidence of pollution causing earthquakes. However, earthquakes can inadvertently cause pollution by damaging areas that contain waste facilities, factories, or other places that may contain waste or chemicals that are dangerous to the environment.
Are earthquakes caused by tectonic plates?
It is both because earthquakes are gecologic events.
Does subduction cause earthquakes?
Yes, subduction can lead to earthquakes. When tectonic plates collide and one plate slides beneath the other, the stress and pressure from this movement can build up and eventually be released in the form of an earthquake. Subduction zones are known for producing some of the largest and most powerful earthquakes that have occurred on Earth.
How are earthquakes created in the water?
They are not. Earthquakes at sea occur in the sea bed under the water, the same as they do on any part of the land. Sometimes this sudden movement will cause enough of the seabed to shift so as to cause a tsunami.
