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What is the answer for a crack in the earth's surface where two plates meet?
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What happens when plates meet?
Well I know when two plates collide the plates form a mountain and when they hit each other theres a crack on earths crust and a earth quake happens
Crack above the place where the plates meet?
Fault
Where do earths plates meet?
at boundaries
What surface feature is formed where two plates meet?
The surface feature formed when two plates meet is known as a fault. In some cases mountains can also be formed when two plates collide.
Is the ring of fire were many of earths plates meet the Atlantic ocean?
No.They meet in the Pacific Ocean.
Do volcanoes erupt in places where two of the earths plates meet?
yes sometimes
What happens when new basalt forms along mid ocean ridges?
Magma that has bubbled up through the crack in the Earth's surface.
Where is gold located?
Near volcanoes, creeks, rivers, caves. Anywhere the earths plates meet and usually in veins.
What happens with the earths surface to make an earthquake occur?
Many events could cause and earthquake but most common is when two or more tectonic plates rub against each other. Essentially the surface of the Earth (this includes underwater) is separated by large masses of earth called plates. These plates move and often rub against each other which causes earth quakes. The areas where plates meet are called faults. Volcanic eruptions could also cause earthquakes.
Where volcanoes and earthquakes occur?
Anywhere where the earths plates meet. Earthquakes occur only were there is an epicenter. Were ever the epicenter is the earthquake will happen.
What occurs on faults?
The tectonic plates underneath the earths crust are moving, and these plates crash into, and slide against each other. These places where the plates meet are called fault lines. Since the plates are constantly moving, there is a lot of pressure between the plates, and eventually, it needs to be released in the form of an earthquake.
What are the difference between a mountain and a plateau?
A plateau is a raised area of flat land, used for irrigation and farming. On the other hand, a mountain is formed from the movement of plates underneath the earths surface, which, when they meet, push against each other and get pushed upwards, creating a mountain.
