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What is the movements of plates of the earths crust you?

Plate Techtonics.


What is the term for smaller movements of the earths crust that follow an earthquake?

Aftershocks.


What do they call the large piece on the earths crust?

Mountains


What do geologist call the earths crust and upper mantle?

The lithosphere.


Can the US gov create an earthquake?

no. earthquakes are set off by sudden movements in the earths crust


Is the layer of the rock under the surface called earths crust?

Yes it is call a crust 😁


What do you call a gap in the earths crust through which molten rock escapes onto the earths surface?

Volcano or shield volcano.


What do we call a fractured surface in earths crust where a mass of rocks is in motion?

Butt face


What do you call they the breaking and vibrating of the earths crust?

The breaking and vibrating of the Earth's crust is commonly referred to as an earthquake. This phenomenon occurs when there is a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere, resulting in seismic waves. Earthquakes can be caused by tectonic movements, volcanic activity, or human activities, and they can vary in magnitude and intensity.


What is the size of the earths crust?

The Earths crust is approximately 650 km deep.


What is the name of the person who specializes in the study of earthquakes and other movements of the earths crust?

A seismologist specializes in the study of earthquakes and other movements of the Earth's crust. They analyze seismic waves to understand Earth's internal structure and study the causes and effects of seismic activity.


What type of mountain is form by upward movements by ckunks of earths crust?

Fold mountains are formed by the upward movements of chunks of the Earth's crust. This occurs when tectonic plates collide, causing horizontal compression and the crust to buckle and fold, leading to the formation of fold mountains like the Himalayas.