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Lithospheric plates, which also are called tectonic plates, move towards or away from each other when an earthquake occurs.
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What causes earthquake at diversion boundaries?
moving of tectonic plates (lithospheric plates)
What occurs with plates when continental crust is pushed together?
An earthquake happens then a fault line is made
What happens when two plates pull away from each other in opposite directions?
When any fault occurs or tectonic plates pull away from each other under the ground. An earthquake happens.
What happens when two tectonic plates rub back and forth?
an earthquake happens
What occurs when ground near tectonic plates shift and change position?
Earthquake
What causes earthquake at diversion boundaries?
moving of tectonic plates (lithospheric plates)
Stick-slip motion between lithospheric plates is what causes an?
Earthquake
Is it true that earthquake zones coincide with the edges of lithospheric plates?
Yes
What occurs with plates when continental crust is pushed together?
An earthquake happens then a fault line is made
What type of stress occurs when lithospheric plates scrape past each other?
Shear stress.
What happens when two plates pull away from each other in opposite directions?
When any fault occurs or tectonic plates pull away from each other under the ground. An earthquake happens.
What causes a major earthquake to occur where plates meet?
The friction between the plates. When the friction is resolved, an earthquake occurs.
Are earthquakes caused by plates sliding past each other?
lithospheric plates slide scrape against each other during an earthquake which is the cause of one.
How do you predict an earthquake's location?
An oral or written account of previous earthquake activity and location in, near or on the meeting of tectonic or lithospheric plates may serve to predict the location of a future earthquake.
When areas where earthquake occurs?
Although earthquake may occur anywhere on the earth, Japan is the country where frequency of earthquake is maximum. This happens due to the movement of tectonic plates of the earth in different directions.
What do plates do when an earthquake happens?
They move
What most effectively outlines the edges of the lithospheric plates?
Lithospheric plates are outlined by faults.
