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The friction generates energy that can manifest itself in an earthquake, which can be more severe if the plates snag on each other.

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How a earthquake begins?

It happens when two stressed plates slide pass each other


What makes an earthquake?

Tectonic plates shifting around while bumping into another tectonic plate. When the plates slide pass each other, it creates a transform boundary which makes earthquakes.


What makes Earthquakes happened?

Tectonic plates shifting around while bumping into another tectonic plate. When the plates slide pass each other, it creates a transform boundary which makes earthquakes.


What triggers the earthquake?

Earth is made up of many tectonic plates. When these plates shift, earthquakes happen. The tectonic plates are always moving, but most of the earthquakes are tremors (depends on how close you are to the place the tectonic plates are shifting).


What is it called when 2 tectonic plates pass each another?

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When two plates slip pass each other is called?

When two tectonic plates slide past each other, it is called transform boundary. This movement can create earthquakes along the boundary where the plates are in contact.


What happens when two plates pass each other in opposite directions?

Normally when two plates pass each other they create earthquakes and faults. When two plates pass each other the type of boundary the have is called a Transform Boundary.


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What resulte when the Earth's plates collide?

Earthquakes and tidal waves can be cause. Mountain ranges can also be upthrust. Generally speaking plates don't collide, as they are usually in constant contact with each other. WHt happens is that one plate is forced under another one. These plates then create friction which builds up pressure until suddenly one of the plates is freed, which results in the 'shock' of an earthquake. However, if there is no friction, the plates can often pass easily over/under each other.


What is it called when tectonic plates pass each other horizontlly?

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