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A force that acts on rock to change its shape or volume.
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How long do after shocks happen after an earthquake?
By this you could mean 2 things:How long after the main earthquake do aftershocks occur?A: This depends on the magnitude of the main quake, and the faultline and how much tension there is between the tectonic plates.2. For how long after the main earthquake do aftershocks occur?A: This again depends on the magnitude of the main earthquake and the faultline.
Where can volcanos or earthquakes be found?
Volcanoes and earthquakes are usually found along plate boundaries because the constant movement allows for lava to flow through easier, and causes release in tension from an earthquake.
What is the scientific explanation of the earthquake?
Earthquakes are caused when tension that has built up at the intersection of two tectonic plates is released. The plates, which constantly shift from the convention currents in the Earth's mantle, will often become snagged on each other as they drift in different directions. They will remain snagged until the force of the mantle becomes great enough to wrench them apart, releasing the tension. This sudden release of massive amounts of energy generates seismic waves, causing the earthquake.
Where is an earthquake's focus located?
An earthquake's Focus is located directly under the Epicenter of an earthquake. The Epicenterof an earthquake is located on the surface of the earthquake.
What occurs when materials of the Earth's crust are stretch causing them to thin?
tension
------- Of earth plates causes an earthquake?
tension
Does tension limit pass before an earthquake occurs?
yes it does
What happens to earths Crust after earthquake?
After the earthquake, the crust has been repositioned, and frictional tension at fault lines once again begins to mount until the next earthquake.
Why did the chilian earthquake happen?
because the plates were rubbing together and the tension stored caused the earthquake so its all to do with plate tectonics
What is a earthquack?
An earthquake is when two of the earths' plates shift to release tension between the two.
What is tension in an earthquake?
The Tension Capable Bearing can accommodate structure vertical loads that vary from compression to tension during seismic movements. This bearing can substantially reduce structural framing costs by preventing uplift of a primary structural member, and can eliminate concerns regarding potential structure overturning or large vertical earthquake motions
Why when and where earthquake strike?
It is when two plates in the earth because of the release of stress or tension in the earth's lithosphere.
How is stretching a rubber band until it breaks like earths crust during an earthquake?
It isn't really. But there is a release of tension when the rock that has been under tension suddenly snaps into a new position.
Are there any benefits of earthquakes?
ThEy heat the earth. Also they release tension form the plates reducing the chance of a huge earthquake
How long do after shocks happen after an earthquake?
By this you could mean 2 things:How long after the main earthquake do aftershocks occur?A: This depends on the magnitude of the main quake, and the faultline and how much tension there is between the tectonic plates.2. For how long after the main earthquake do aftershocks occur?A: This again depends on the magnitude of the main earthquake and the faultline.
What are the square nuts on the outside of old stucco buildings used for?
Most often they were tension bolts used to square up the structure or earthquake bolts commonly used to square up a structure after an earthquake.
What is a positive effect of an earthquake?
Earthquakes relieve the tension building between tectonic plates. so, loads of small earthquakes lessen the chance that a massive earthquake will happen along the same plate boundary.
