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What happens along a fault beneath earth's surface during an earthquake?
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∙ 12y ago
If the fault is responsible for the earthquake, there will be movement (displacement) along the fault.
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What happens to the energy that is released during an earthquake?
It is dissipated in making physical changes to the rock layers, and to the ground surface, objects, and buildings. Some is released as thermal energy.
Give one fact about earthquakes start with a?
A seiche, is what happens in the swimming pools of Californians during and after an earthquake.
What happens to the Earth's crust during an earthquake?
it erodes but i cant erode cauz erode means to eat through so it shifts
What are known as s waves?
S waves, or Secondary waves, are earthquake waves during an earthquake. They crash after P waves ( Primary waves) and are less stronger than surface waves
5 What happens to soil during and after an earthquake?
The soil becomes a liquid or a solid depending on the magnitude of the earthquake. Also the soil becomes decomposed by octopus because octopus eat chicken.
What is measured by Richter scale?
A Richter scale measures the movement of the earths surface which happens during an earthquake.
What happens at the epicenter during an earthquake?
Since the epicenter is the point on the earth's surface that is directly above the focus, or starting point, of the earthquake, it usually suffers the strongest shaking and the most severe damage.
During an earthquake the ground surface?
can move in any direction
Where do you stand for an earthquake?
During an earthquake, it is best to stand underneath a door frame, or beneath a sturdy piece of furniture. It is important to cover your head with your arms.
What happens to the energy that is released during an earthquake?
It is dissipated in making physical changes to the rock layers, and to the ground surface, objects, and buildings. Some is released as thermal energy.
Which seismic wave cause most of the damage during an earthquake?
The L- Wave or the Love and Rayleigh waves (collectively known as surface waves) cause most of the damage during an earthquake.
What happens above the earth ground during and earthquake?
Boom
How does a landslide or rockslide happen?
It usually happens after or during an earthquake.
What happens scientifically during an earthquake?
There is a sudden movement in the earths crust in an earthquake. However, lava does not appear
What is the definition of a focus in an earthquake?
In geological terms, it is the point below the Earth's surface where seismic waves originate during an earthquake.
Is the strength of an earthquake strongest during the primary waves?
No, the strongest are the surface waves are.
During an earthquake Earth's surface shakes hardest at the?
i dont know muhahahahahahahahah
