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When they slide against one another, there is a high likelyhood that something will get caught, and there is so much stress and strain that the plate can't handle it anymore, so it snaps and releases energy known as an earthquake.Also its like a car for example when 2 cars pass each other 2 cars gets too much pressure and makes a scarch
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What happens when 2 plates rub against each other?
it creates the potential for earthquakes!!
What happens when tetctonic plates push against each other?
they make mountains, like the Himalayas.
What happens when plates suddenly lurch against each other?
it causes an earthquake(:
What would happen if two plates rubbed back and forth against each other?
an earthquake happens
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 plates slip past each other at transform boundaries?
When plates rub against each other in any direction, it causes an earthquake.
What happens when two tectonic plates oush against each other?
it would brake
What happens when 2 plates rub against each other?
it creates the potential for earthquakes!!
What happens when tetctonic plates push against each other?
they make mountains, like the Himalayas.
What happens when plates suddenly lurch against each other?
it causes an earthquake(:
What would happen if two plates rubbed back and forth against each other?
an earthquake happens
What would happen if two tectonic plates rubbed back and forth against each other?
an earthquake happens
Why do tectonic plates move against each other?
tectonic plates move against each other essentially because of the movement of molten rock underneath the earth's surface or crust. This movement causes the plates to rub against each other.
Why did the eartquake in japan happen?
The same reason any earthquake happens, tectonic plates shifted against each other.
What happens when an earthquake is occurring?
Earthquakes are caused by things deep in the ground called plates. When plates shift and collide or rub against each other, that is when an earthquake is felt.
Is an earthquake caused by water penetrating Earth's surface?
No. An earthquake happens when the earth's tectonic plates rub against each other.
What is a contiental boundary?
when the plates get against each other
