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Where does the overwhelming amounts of seismic activity occur on the Earth's surface?
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What is the point on earths surface where the seismic activity is strongest in an earthquake?
The vibrations of a earthquake are strongest where the falt line is.
What are seismic plates?
seismic plates, or tectonic plates, are huge 'plates' of rocks that exist beneath the earth's surface that rest upon molten rock. It is on the borders of these plates that 'fault lines' occur and these are hotspots of volcanic and seismic activity such as earthquakes.
What are signs that an volcano is going to occur?
increased seismic activity in the area, swelling of the magma dome (in andesite volcanoes), increase in surface temperature.
What are the principles of seismic stratigraphy?
Seismic stratigraphy is a geologic approach to the interpretation of seismic data, allowing their application based on physical stratigraphy. Primary seismic reflections parallel the surface and nonconforming surface of the strata.
Do other things in space have earthquakes?
If the planet or other form have plates on the surface, that is to say floating on a molten mantle, then yes they can have earthquakes. Both Mars and Venus have volcanoes so there is almost certainly seismic activity. Quite a few moons of Jupiter and Saturn show evidence of seismic activity. Seismometers left on the Moon by Apollo astronauts regularly detect seismic activity. Remember, earthquakes are a vibration of the earth's materials. This may be caused by tectonic processes, by volcanic activity, or even by a major impact.
What is the point on earths surface where the seismic activity is strongest in an earthquake?
The vibrations of a earthquake are strongest where the falt line is.
Does the size of a core of a planet affect seismic activity on the surface?
yes
What happens before volcanic eruptions?
In general the land surface inflates and there is minor (local) seismic activity).
What are seismic plates?
seismic plates, or tectonic plates, are huge 'plates' of rocks that exist beneath the earth's surface that rest upon molten rock. It is on the borders of these plates that 'fault lines' occur and these are hotspots of volcanic and seismic activity such as earthquakes.
What are signs that an volcano is going to occur?
increased seismic activity in the area, swelling of the magma dome (in andesite volcanoes), increase in surface temperature.
What are the principles of seismic stratigraphy?
Seismic stratigraphy is a geologic approach to the interpretation of seismic data, allowing their application based on physical stratigraphy. Primary seismic reflections parallel the surface and nonconforming surface of the strata.
What is an earthquake belts?
An earthquake belt is a narrow zone on the Earth's surface where most seismic activity occurs. These are usually located at plate boundaries or fault lines.
Do other things in space have earthquakes?
If the planet or other form have plates on the surface, that is to say floating on a molten mantle, then yes they can have earthquakes. Both Mars and Venus have volcanoes so there is almost certainly seismic activity. Quite a few moons of Jupiter and Saturn show evidence of seismic activity. Seismometers left on the Moon by Apollo astronauts regularly detect seismic activity. Remember, earthquakes are a vibration of the earth's materials. This may be caused by tectonic processes, by volcanic activity, or even by a major impact.
Is there erosion on the moon?
Not as you are used to on Earth surface. Erosion is caused mainly by water and air movement, which do not exist on the Moon's surface. However, seismic activity and impacts from asteroids may cause effects not dissimilar to erosion.
Which seismic wave causes damage to da surface?
The surface wave.
What is seismic tomography?
Seismic imaging is when seismograms take recordings of the Earth's surface. That are mapped into representations of its interior properties. Seismic imaging investigates the physical characteristics that lie underneath the Earth's surface.
What do seismic waves consist of?
Surface Waves
