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What is a large crack in the ground made by a river or series of earthquakes?
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∙ 11y ago
a canyon
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A large crack in the ground made by a river or series of earthquakes is known as a fissure. Fissures can range in size and depth depending on the force and duration of the geological activity that caused them. They can be found in various landscapes, including along riverbanks or in regions prone to seismic activity.
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A large crack in the ground is a?
A large crack in the ground is called a fault which is caused by and earthquake.
What does a rotten-egg smell and a crack in the ground mean?
Hydrogen sulfide has a smell not unlike that of rotten eggs. If this is accompanied by a large, growing crack in the ground, a volcano is growing.
Do dams trigger earthquakes?
Dams trigger tiny earthquakes as the ground under the reservoir adapts to the great weight of water added to it. There is no indication that these are causes of large earthquakes. Massive dams like Hoover Dam or Grand Coulee would have triggered huge earthquakes if this was the case. The largest killer earthquakes generally occur in places with no large dams.
Can volcanoes cause earthquakes?
Yes, volcano eruptions can cause earthquakes; they can also be caused by earthquakes or occur at the same time.Yes. Earthquakes are common around active volcanoes. They are usually triggered by the movement of magma beneath the earth and the fracturing of rock that results. However, volcanic earthquakes are not very large and generally do not cause much damage directly.
What are large crack in Earth's crust called?
Fault
A large crack in the ground is a?
A large crack in the ground is called a fault which is caused by and earthquake.
What a large crack in the earth formed by a river or earthquakes?
canyon
What moves mountains?
Earthquakes, and other large movements of ground
What is an undersea trench?
its a large crack in the ground, usually in a "V" shape, where the tectonic plate have seperated, leaving a large gap in the ground
What do earthquakes feel like?
What earthquakes feel like will depend on how large the earthquake is. Small earthquakes might just feel like a large vehicle is driving by. Bigger earthquakes feel like floor or ground you are standing on is trembling and shaking.
What does a rotten-egg smell and a crack in the ground mean?
Hydrogen sulfide has a smell not unlike that of rotten eggs. If this is accompanied by a large, growing crack in the ground, a volcano is growing.
Can you fall into a crack from an earthquake?
This is potentially possible. In large earthquakes, especially in areas where there may be underground caverns or water aquifers, the sudden shaking can cause chunks of surface soil to shift and open up a crevice in the ground. Although such crevices can be large enough to swallow cars and homes, usually the crack's appearance is gradual enough that an alert person would be able to get out of the way before falling in. It is fairly common for the ground to crack as a result of earthquakes, but normally these cracks are small and just disrupt roads and railways, or split sidewalks. They don't usually become big gaping holes in the ground. If you do image searches online for earthquake cracks, you can see examples of the most common types.
What is the difference between a fault and a fold?
a fault is a large crack in the earth. a fold is when the ground gets bent.
Do dams trigger earthquakes?
Dams trigger tiny earthquakes as the ground under the reservoir adapts to the great weight of water added to it. There is no indication that these are causes of large earthquakes. Massive dams like Hoover Dam or Grand Coulee would have triggered huge earthquakes if this was the case. The largest killer earthquakes generally occur in places with no large dams.
What is the science behind earthquakes?
The Earth's crust is composed of large plates, which sometimes move. When the plates move, the ground moves.
How are tsunamis and aftershocks related to earthquakes?
A Tsunami is caused by an Earthquake. The ground or area of land shakes which causes a small to large wave in a body of water, which is a Tsunami. An aftershock tends to be a couple of smaller earthquakes, after a large earthquake that you are able to feel. Tons of earthquakes can occur throughout the day, but they have a big enough decimal to actually be able to feel them.
What do you call a large crack in a glacier?
A crevasse is a large crack in a glacier.
