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What do you call the little earthquakes that come before a big earthquake?
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∙ 14y ago
Foreshock is what you call one of the little earthquakes that come before the big earthquake or main shock. The main shock may be followed by a little earthquake that's called the aftershock.
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What do you called seintist an earthquake?
If you mean what do you call a scientist who studies earthquakes, that would be a seismologist.
What do they call earthquakes that occur on planet Mars?
On Mars, we'll probably call it a "Marsquake". Or, perhaps, we'll just say "Earthquake!" as we jump to get into our pressure suits just in case there is a crack in the dome. (Mars doesn't have enough atmosphere to support life; we'll have to build domed cities there. )
How is the intensity and magnitude of an earthquake measured?
Earthquakes are measure with a seismograph which indicates the intensity of earth crust´s movements this measurement is call Richter 1 being less intensity and 10 being major intensity.
What do you call the area directly above the focus of an earthquake?
epicentre :)
If there was an earthquake in Mars would they call it a Mars-quake?
Yes because in Earth an earthquake is called an earthquake but in mars it will be called a Mars-quake or even in any other planets.
Weaker earthquakes that follow a strong earthquake are called?
they call them aftershocks
Earthquake after shocks?
These are smaller earthquakes that happen after a larger earthquake. We call them after shocks because they always come after and are usually smaller.
What do you called seintist an earthquake?
If you mean what do you call a scientist who studies earthquakes, that would be a seismologist.
What do you call the vibration which occurs after main earthquake?
The earthquakes after a major earthquake in the same area are called aftershocks.
What are huge waves call caused by earthquakes?
Huge earthquake-caused waves are called tsunami in Japanese.
Does shaking of the earth cause any damage?
Yes. A shaking of the earth is call an earthquake. In some cases earthquakes can be absolutely devastating.
What do you call the pacific coastal areas that experience frequent volcanoes and earthquakes?
Pacific Ring of Fire or Earthquake Belt... Hope I can help
Does an earthquake affect the solar system?
No, it only effects parts of earth. Earthquakes don't affect the whole solar system. That's why they call them earthquakes. Because they happen on the earth and the earth only.
Why do earthquakes and volcanoes occur frequently in japan?
Because of it's location directly on what vulcanologist call the "Pacific ring of fire", a high volcanism and earthquake area.
What do they call earthquakes that occur on planet Mars?
On Mars, we'll probably call it a "Marsquake". Or, perhaps, we'll just say "Earthquake!" as we jump to get into our pressure suits just in case there is a crack in the dome. (Mars doesn't have enough atmosphere to support life; we'll have to build domed cities there. )
What is the earthquake that results from the movement of plates?
All earthquakes are caused by the movements of plates (called tectonic plates). Sometimes two or more plates will get caught on each other while they are moving. When they stop being caught on each other, the resulting motion is what people call an earthquake. Some places (like the California area) more than others (most of the Midwest) are susceptible to frequent earthquakes. *Fun Fact: more people are killed after the earthquake (by fire and ruptured gas lines) than from the actual earthquake! - "The Janus List," NUMB3RS
What do you call the vibration from an earthquake?
Earthquake tremors.
