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What kind of fault did the northridge earthquake occur on?

it happened on a blind fault (one where the fault line does not reach the surface)


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the answer is an earthquake because the plates move so suddenly it makes the earth shake so therefore it would be called an earthquake!


Why did Haiti earthquake happen?

Haiti earthquake happened because the Carribbean plate and the North American plate clashed. The Carribbean plate moves about 20mm eastwards each year and the North American moves much slower. That's why the plates crashed and an earthquake happened. oh yeah. You are very kind


What is the genre of the book earthquake terror?

The genre of the book Earthquake Terror is realistic fiction because this could happen in real life and is kind of fiction.


What kind of fault is the Owens fault?

it is a normal fault.


What kind of fault is the Hayward fault?

the Hayward fault is a "transform" fault. :)


What is the name of the kind of motion that causes an earthquake?

The kind of motion that causes an earthquake is called faulting, which occurs when there is sudden movement along a fault line in the Earth's crust. This movement releases stored energy in the form of seismic waves, leading to an earthquake.


What kind of fault is the meers faultline?

The Meers Fault is classified as a strike-slip fault, which means it primarily accommodates horizontal movement. Located in Oklahoma, it is part of a larger system of faults associated with tectonic activity in the region. The fault is known for its potential to produce seismic activity, making it of interest to geologists studying earthquake risks in the area.


What kind of fault causes rock to move horizontally?

Generically a "fault" but there could also be an "earthquake" associated with this fracturing. A fault with where all the movement is horizontal is called a "transverse" fault. but it must be understood that there is a component of horizontal movement associated with Thrust, Reverse and Normal faults too.


What kind of events would be catastrophe?

When you lose a loved one, when you hurt someone or something will happen that can kill you. (e.g Tornado, Earthquake, etc.)


What is the kind of earthquake released during an earthquake?

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What kind of earthquake happened in Haiti?

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