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How did plate tectonics make earthquakes landslides and tidal waves?
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What mechanism is most responsible for generating the internal heat of lo that drives the volcanic activity?
The heat responsible for volcanic activity is essentially the magma within the mantle. Plate tectonics also a play a hug role in the formation of volcanoes, such as the plate boundary of which it was formed. The tectonics of the environment of which this volcano was derived will determine the way in which the magma/heat is formed.
Are there plate tectonics on IO moon of Jupiter?
Io certainly has tectonic features, however, these features do not require plate tectonics to explain their formation. Most importantly Io lacks liquid water on its surface which is a requirement for the initiation of plate tectonics. Under dry conditions (a dry rheology) the base of the crust undergoes shear stress which cause it to delaminate, while under a wet rheology the shear stresses with the addition of H2O cause subduction. Io's mountains are the cause of tidal forces from its orbit around Jupiter and the mountains are caused by faulting and tilting of crustal blocks due to subsidence under extreme loads of volcanic loading. All of these point to a conclusion that there is no plate tectonics active on Io.
What feature puts Japan most at risk of dangerous tidal waves?
It is on the Pacific Rim, where many earthquakes occur.
What is the another name for tidal wave?
Another name for tsunami is tidal wave. They are both huge waves caused by earthquakes. Also, both their sizes depend on where the earthquake's epicenter and focus is. So, they are exactly the same thing.
What are the main causes of natural disasters?
Weather [hurricanes, tornadoes, floods], volcanoes, earthquakes, avalanches, tidal waves (tsunamis), and fire
What are two bad things that can happen as a result of plate tectonics how did plate tectonics cause these events?
Tidal waves, Earthquakes, landslides
What are some effects of landslides?
earthquakes may occur because of landslides and tidal waves may also be effects.
What are the causes and effects of earthquakes?
Earthquakes are caused by faulting, a sudden lateral or vertical movement of rock along the break of the surface - because of plate tectonics. The surface of the Earth is broken up into 'plates', and those plates are constantly shifting against each other. In this way, earthquakes occur. Effects of earthquakes are usually disastrous but it usually depends on the magnitude of the quake. They can include structural damage (to manmade structures), fires, landslides, loss of human and animal life, and tsunamis (or tidal waves).
Why isn't a tsunami a tidal wave?
The term "tidal wave" is not well suited for tsunamis because they are caused by earthquakes or, in some cases, landslides and volcanic eruptions. The have nothing to do with the tides.
What are some natural effects of earthquakes?
Rupturing of soil, ground Soil liquefaction Fires Landslides Avalanches Tidal forces/waves Tsunamis Floods Loss of life, shelter, etc...
What are giant tidal waves called?
i would say earthquakes but there are more reasons edit: Tidal waves are the byproduct of undersea plate tectonics. Subduction zones create large amounts of friction which then in turn create seismic waves which are transferred in to the surrounding sea water and take the form of fast moving waves in the open ocean. When the water becomes more shallow is when you see the classic images of a tsunami or tidal wave.
What other natural disasters occur during earthquakes?
Earthquakes can trigger landslides and can cause tsunami (tidal waves). Earthquakes also cause damage to infrastructure which can lead to fires (especially where gas pipelines are damaged) and may cause the spread of disease due to damage to water and sewer pipe lines.
Is the earth's surface always changing?
Earth's surface is subject to the slow but immutable changes due to plate tectonics. The action of water, wind and other weather affect the earth. Note that weather is generally considered to be sun-driven. The affect of the tectonic-spawned actions of vulcanism, earthquakes and tidal waves has an impact. Things visiting from space can make a difference as well.The weather, meteor and asteroid impacts, and plate tectonics cause changes in the surface features of the Earth.
What mechanism is most responsible for generating the internal heat of lo that drives the volcanic activity?
The heat responsible for volcanic activity is essentially the magma within the mantle. Plate tectonics also a play a hug role in the formation of volcanoes, such as the plate boundary of which it was formed. The tectonics of the environment of which this volcano was derived will determine the way in which the magma/heat is formed.
Are tsunamis caused by tidal waves?
no it is caused by earthquakes
What is the tidal wave caused by earthquakes called?
Tsunami
What part of the earth is always changing?
Earth's surface is subject to the slow but immutable changes due to plate tectonics. The action of water, wind and other weather affect the earth. Note that weather is generally considered to be sun-driven. The affect of the tectonic-spawned actions of vulcanism, earthquakes and tidal waves has an impact. Things visiting from space can make a difference as well.The weather, meteor and asteroid impacts, and plate tectonics cause changes in the surface features of the Earth.
