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the movement of tectonic plates
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Do tectonic plates make friction?
Friction itself is a naturally occurring force but yes, tectonic plates do encounter friction.
The lithosphere is broken into pieces called what?
what causes the earths tectonic plates to move
What type of motion happens when tectonic plates slip by each other?
friction
What causes earthquake at diversion boundaries?
moving of tectonic plates (lithospheric plates)
How does subduction cause earthquakes?
the disturbment of the earth's tectonic plates causes an earthquake. It basically causes a couple of plates to crash.
Is there correlation between tectonic plates and earthquakes?
Absolutely! The friction and catching from tectonic plate movement causes quakes.
Do tectonic plates make friction?
Friction itself is a naturally occurring force but yes, tectonic plates do encounter friction.
Why are there earthquakes on earth?
Friction between shifting tectonic plates builds up, and the energy release causes an earthquake.
What is stresses in tectonic plates?
Magma moving underneath the earth causes tectonic plates to move about.
How does the tectonic plate causes earthquake?
They rub together and send shock-waves outward from the epicenter due to friction between the two plates.
What is tectonic earthquake means?
It is the unsual movement of tectonic plates which causes tectonic earthquakes.
What causes these continent change?
the tectonic plates
What causes natural faults?
Tectonic plates
Can friction cause an earthquake?
Yes it can Earthquakes are caused by friction between tectonic plates. The Earth's crust is made up of tectonic plates that basically float around on the magma in the Earths mantle. When these plates collide or move against each other, it causes great amounts of friction and tension in the crust. When enough tension builds up and is released at once, the result is an earthquake. Earthquakes happen near coastlines because that is commonly where the tectonic plate collisions occur.
What does the spreading of tectonic plates cause?
Spredading of tectonic plates causes Tsunamis, Earthquakes, Volcanic erruptions, etc.
The lithosphere is broken into pieces called what?
what causes the earths tectonic plates to move
What type of motion happens when tectonic plates slip by each other?
friction
