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What causes tsunami and earthquakes in Japan?
Earthquakes in Japan are caused by the movement of tectonic plates. A tsunami is a large ocean wave that is caused by sudden motion on the ocean floor which can be triggered by earthquakes.
What ocean motion occurs when a wave strikes the bottom of the ocean?
A breaker wave, a surf.
What occurs when force is applied over a curtain distance and motion is in the same direction as the force?
earthquakes
Can earthquakes happen under water?
Yes, earthquakes can happen underwater. When an earthquake occurs beneath the ocean, it can cause a tsunami if the magnitude is strong enough to displace a significant amount of water. Underwater earthquakes are monitored by seismologists to assess the potential risk of tsunamis.
Are earthquakes good to the ocean?
Wow some earthquakes start in the ocean
What is a hinky pinky like sea movement mean?
i think ocean motion will work
Are earthquakes a source of ocean salts?
yes earthquakes are a source of ocean salts by the great shake
If a landslide happens near an ocean will tsunami form?
If the landslide enters the ocean or occurs underwater, yes. While tsunamis are most often caused by earthquakes, landslides are the second leading cause. In fact, landslides can sometimes trigger much larger tsunamis than those associated with earthquakes.
Can an earthquake happen when a tsunami occurs?
Undersea earthquakes can cause tsunamis, not the other way round. It is the sudden movement of the crust under the ocean which can trigger a tsunami.
What occurs along ocean trenches but not along mid ocean ridges that accounts for the occurrence's of deep focus earthquakes?
Subduction zones occur along ocean trenches where one tectonic plate sinks beneath another. This process causes deep focus earthquakes because the descending plate generates intense pressure and friction as it moves deeper into the Earth's mantle. In contrast, mid-ocean ridges are areas where tectonic plates move apart, causing shallow earthquakes.
What type of earthquake occurs in mid ocean ridges?
Mid-ocean ridge earthquakes are shallow-focus, usually occurring at depths of less than 20 kilometers. These earthquakes result from the movement of tectonic plates along the spreading centers, where new oceanic crust is formed. They are typically smaller in magnitude compared to earthquakes occurring at subduction zones.
What ocean has a ring of volcanoes and earthquakes around it?
Pacific Ocean
