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What could have caused the Chile earthquake?
the tectonic plates
Why is it not unusual for the population of Chile to experience on earthquake?
Chile is located at a boundary between two tectonic plates.
What type of plates caused the Chile earthquake in 1960?
The Chile earthquake in 1960 was caused by the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate along the Peru-Chile Trench. This subduction zone is known for generating large and powerful earthquakes due to the interaction between these two tectonic plates.
What plate does Chile lie on?
Chile lies on the western edge of the South American plate, close to where it meets the Nazca and Antarctic plates.
Which two tectonics plates caused the earthquake in Chile?
The earthquake in Chile was caused by the Nazca Plate, which is an oceanic tectonic plate, moving beneath the South American Plate, which is a continental plate. The convergence of these two plates resulted in the earthquake.
What are the large thin plates that move relative to one another on the outer surface of earth called?
They are called tectonic or lithospheric plates.
Earthquakes occur mainly allong the edges of?
Tectonic plates and fault lines created by the movement of tectonic plates.
What can tectonic plates also be called instead of tectonic plates?
Tectonic plates are also "Continental Crust" and "Oceanic Crust". Also lithospheric plates.
Can tectonic plates known as crustle plates?
Yes, tectonic plates are also known as crustal plates.
Who named the tectonic plates tectonic and why?
harry hess named the tectonic plates but I'm not sure why =/
Is Chile prone to earthquakes?
Yes, Chile is prone to earthquakes due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire, where several tectonic plates meet. This makes Chile one of the most seismic countries in the world, with frequent earthquakes of varying magnitudes.
How many tectonic plates do we have?
there are 7 huge plates but dozens of smaller plates
