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The fault is what causes an earthquake by sliding together, making friction.
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Can country not on fault line have earthquake?
a counrty not on the fault like is unlikly to have a earthquake
What type of fault is associated with the 1964 earthquake in alaska?
the fault that is assicuated with the 1964 earthquake in Alaska is a reverse fault
What is the maximum amount of slip on a fault during an earthquake?
what are the maxuim amount of slip on a fault during an earthquake
What fault did the 1920 Haiyuan earthquake sit on?
the asian fault
Can activity on one fault line affect another fault line?
Yes, there have been instances of an earthquake on one fault line can trigger one on anther fault. It is even suspected that the December 26, 2004 earthquake in Indonesia triggered a smaller earthquake in Alaska.
Does an earthquake cause a fault?
No an earthquake is caused because in that certain area where the earthquake was , there was a fault line.
Can country not on fault line have earthquake?
a counrty not on the fault like is unlikly to have a earthquake
What type of fault is associated with the 1964 earthquake in alaska?
the fault that is assicuated with the 1964 earthquake in Alaska is a reverse fault
What is the name of the largest earthquake fualt?
The largest earthquake fault is San Andreas fault.
What happens alonge a fault beneath earths surface when an earthquake happens?
If the fault is responsible for the earthquake, there will be movement (displacement) along the fault.
What fault did the Chilean earthquake occur on?
painful fault
What is the maximum amount of slip on a fault during an earthquake?
what are the maxuim amount of slip on a fault during an earthquake
What happens along a fault beneath Earths surface when an earthquake occurs.?
If the fault is responsible for the earthquake, there will be movement (displacement) along the fault.
What type of fault caused the 1556 shaanxi earthquake in china?
A normal fault caused the 1556 Shaanxi earthquake.
What is the area along the fault where an earthquake begins?
A fault line.
What fault made Mexico have an earthquake?
San Andreas fault.
What fault did the 1920 Haiyuan earthquake sit on?
the asian fault
