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Is the sloshing of a swimming pool during an earthquake is called a seiche?
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What causes seiches?
A seiche (pronounced SAYSH) is what happens in the swimming pools of Californians during and after an earthquake. It is "an internal wave oscillating in a body of water" or, in other words, it is the sloshing of the water in your swimming pool, or any body of water, caused by the ground shaking in an earthquake. It may continue for a few moments or hours, long after the generating force is gone. A seiche can also be caused by wind or tides.
During an earthquake rock and soil move down a slope is called?
A landslide.
If you are swimming in the ocean during an earthquake - can you feel the earthquake?
Water will create violent waves and if you continue to swim you might be pushed and flipped around. It might sound fun but it is really dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Trust me! Get out as soon as you can!
Which part of the seismograph moves as the ground shakes during an earthquake?
The part of the seismograph that moves during an earthquake is called the pen.
The hypothesis that explains the release of energy during an earthquake is called the?
elastic rebound theory
What causes seiches?
A seiche (pronounced SAYSH) is what happens in the swimming pools of Californians during and after an earthquake. It is "an internal wave oscillating in a body of water" or, in other words, it is the sloshing of the water in your swimming pool, or any body of water, caused by the ground shaking in an earthquake. It may continue for a few moments or hours, long after the generating force is gone. A seiche can also be caused by wind or tides.
What is the kind of earthquake released during an earthquake?
Earthquake waves are called seismic waves.
Give one fact about earthquakes start with a?
A seiche, is what happens in the swimming pools of Californians during and after an earthquake.
What is the deadliest wave during an earthquake called?
it is called a tsunami
What is called when a wave damage during an earthquake?
a tsunami
What are the vibrations that occur during an earthquake called?
sciesmic waves ;]
What is the process where a soft soil turns into liquid mud during an earthquake called?
Liquefaction is the process by which mud behaves like a liquid during an earthquake.
During an earthquake rock and soil move down a slope is called?
A landslide.
Which part of the seismograph moves as the ground shakes during an earthquake?
The part of the seismograph that moves during an earthquake is called the pen.
If you are swimming in the ocean during an earthquake - can you feel the earthquake?
Water will create violent waves and if you continue to swim you might be pushed and flipped around. It might sound fun but it is really dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Trust me! Get out as soon as you can!
What is the hypothesis that explains the release of energy during an earthquake is called?
elastic rebound hypothesis
What is it called when mud or fill moves like a liquid during an earthquake?
land slide
