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What kind of fault did the Christchurch earthquake happen on?
subduction
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)
What type of fault causes earthquakes?
Subduction Zones and Transform faults can produce Earthquakes.
Was japan ready for an earthquake of this kind?
No, When this earthquake happened it destroyed nuclear plant and millions died but next time they will be ready.
What kind of fault happens under the ocean?
the answer is an earthquake because the plates move so suddenly it makes the earth shake so therefore it would be called an earthquake!
When and where did the last earthquake occur in japan?
Japan has some kind of earthquake nearly every day most of which are small earthquakes. The most recent earthquake was reported 2013-11-24 01:26:42 local time 19km ESE of Shizunai, Japan at depth of 56.9 km.
When does an earthquake occur in japan?
Japan has some kind of earthquake nearly every day most of which are small earthquakes. There are over 1,500 earthquakes per year in Japan. This is largely due to Japan being situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire which is a hotbed of seismic activity.
Where and when do tsunamis happen in Japan?
they happen close 2 the beach and whenever theres some kind of earthquake happens in the pacific ocean
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 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 is the kind of earthquake released during an earthquake?
Earthquake waves are called seismic waves.
