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What fault rock above the fault surface moves downward in relation to rock below the fault surface?
This kind of fault is called a normal fault and is usually a sign of crustal extension.
When does altitude occur?
Altitude is a measure of the height of something above sea level, or above some point on Earth's surface.
What is the downward push of the water called?
The downward push of water is called "buoyancy" or "hydrostatic pressure." This force occurs due to the weight of the water above pushing down on the water below.
How high up is the atmosphere in relation to Earth's surface?
The atmosphere extends about 62 miles (100 kilometers) above Earth's surface.
What word is the point on the surface directly above the point at which an earthquake occurs?
Epicentre
What is the name of the spot on the surface of the earth directly above where an earthquake occurs?
epicenter
What is a physical process that mainly occurs above the earths surface?
Erosion, weathering
How does air above a cooled surface move?
Air above a cooled surface tends to sink as it becomes denser and cooler. This creates a downward flow of air which then spreads out horizontally, creating a circulation pattern known as a cold air drainage.
What is the place on earth27s surface directly above the point where movement first occurs in an earthquake called?
The place on Earth's surface directly above the point where movement first occurs in an earthquake is called the epicenter. This is the point on the surface located vertically above the earthquake's focus (or hypocenter), where the seismic waves originate.
Where is the most damage done when an earthquake occurs?
The surface that is right above the epicenter of the earthquake,or the place that is right above where the earthquake starts.
What is the spot directly above the focus where an earthquakes occurs?
The spot directly above the focus where an earthquake occurs is called the epicenter. This is the point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the underground location where the earthquake starts, known as the focus or hypocenter.
The place on earth's surface directly above the point where movement first occurs in an earthquake is called?
epicentre
