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An earthquake is caused by 'plates' in the ground shifting and moving. and after a major shift there might be a small aftershock witch is when the 'plates' in the ground move slightly as they are going back into place
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∙ 16y agoSome large earthquakes are preceded by foreshocks
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∙ 14y agoSmaller earthquakes that follow on from a large earthquake are known as aftershocks.
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∙ 14y agoAftershocks typically follow every earthquake, although the quake and aftershocks may be so small that humans do not notice, but these are recorded by sensitive equipment.
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∙ 10y agoTremors following an earthquake are known as aftershocks.
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∙ 13y agoyes. they are called aftershocks
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What will occur after a strong earthquake?
Tremors
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur .?
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur
What are the vibrations felt before an earthquake called?
They are called aftershocks, or tremors.
How do you spell earthquake?
That is the correct spelling of "earthquake" (damaging earth tremors).
What is the shaking of the ground that precedes an earthquake called?
Tremors
What will occur after a strong earthquake?
Tremors
Tremors that occur as an after affect of an earthquake?
Aftershocks
What are the tremors called that occur as an aftereffect of an earthquake?
These are known as aftershocks.
What are small tremors before a major earhquake?
Small tremors before a major earthquake are referred to as foreshocks. They occur before 70 percent of large seismic events, and to a lesser extent before smaller earthquakes.
Small tremors following an earthquake are called?
They are known as aftershocks.
What are little waves are called as?
A small wave, or miniature tsunami, is called a seiche. It can occur in lakes, dams and even pools, and is caused by earthquake tremors.
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur .?
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur
What do you call the vibration from an earthquake?
Earthquake tremors.
What indicates an upcoming earthquake?
There are several things that may indicate an upcoming earthquake. Swarms, seismic activity, small tremors are the main indicators.
A machine that tells you that an earthquake is coming is called?
A seismograph records an earthquake while it is happening, but as of yet there are no machines that can predict earthquakes.
What are the vibrations felt before an earthquake called?
They are called aftershocks, or tremors.
How do you spell earthquake?
That is the correct spelling of "earthquake" (damaging earth tremors).
