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For the same reason you can snap your fingers softly or loudly. It depends on how hard you push against resistance before suddenly letting go.
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How many earthquakes in 2010 until now?
There are earthquakes almost everyday, some have small magnitudes, you can barely feel them.
What factors have proven to be consistent predictors of major earthquakes?
some changes in the tilt of the land near major faults
Where do earthquakes not happen?
Small earthquakes can happen almost anywhere on the earth's surface, however major earthquakes mainly only occur at plate boundaries or along very large faults. Earthquakes can also happen around volcanoes especially when they are due to erupt.
What is the earthquake risk for Mexico?
There is a small to moderate risk of a major earthquake in Mexico. Last earthquakes with major loss of live were recorded on 1957 and 1985 with magnitudes of 7.9 and 8.1 on the Richter scale.
Is the earthquake in Tasmania?
There have been very small earthquakes in Tasmania in the past, but generally, earthquakes are rare
What are smaller earthquakes called that immediately follow a major earthquake?
earthquakes that immediately follow a major earthquake are called "aftershocks" as to small earthquakes before large earthquakes are called "foreshocks".
Major earthquake are sometime preceded by smaller earthquakes - true or false?
True! The small magnitude earthquakes that sometimes precede a major earthquake are known as fore shocks.
Are earthquakes always dangerous?
No, there are some earthquakes that are so small you don't even notice them.
Major danger of earthquakes?
Earthquakes can cause several types of damage. Some of the major damage they can cause are collapsed building, sinkholes, tsunamis, and loss of life.
How many earthquakes in 2010 until now?
There are earthquakes almost everyday, some have small magnitudes, you can barely feel them.
Is it predicted that there will be an earthquake in California?
Yes. Earthquakes are a common occurrence in California, and some of the faults have been known to produce major earthquakes. It is inevitable that more major earthquakes will strike California in the future, but there is no way of knowing when or where they will be centered.
How many earthquakes have they been in the last 5 years?
There are Earthquakes happening constantly. Some small enough that we don't feel.
What are some major natural disasters that have happened in Queensland?
cylones, earthquakes,floods
What factors have proven to be consistent predictors of major earthquakes?
some changes in the tilt of the land near major faults
Where do earthquakes not happen?
Small earthquakes can happen almost anywhere on the earth's surface, however major earthquakes mainly only occur at plate boundaries or along very large faults. Earthquakes can also happen around volcanoes especially when they are due to erupt.
Is there an earthquake every day?
Yes, but they are mostly small tremors. Major earthquakes happen every couple of months i guess.
Are smaller earthquakes that immediately follow a major earthquake known as aftershocks?
Yes the smaller earthquakes that immediately follow major earthquakes are known as aftershocks.
