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Why do earthquakes occur at greater depths along convergent plate boundaries?
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∙ 11y ago
Convergent boundaries are boundaries where tectonic plates are moving together. Since the edges of both can't be in the same place, one plate will be forced under another plate (and the other above).
The plate going 'down' will thus go deeper into the earth - allowing deeper earthquakes to occur.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 11y agoDeep earthquakes occur in the Benioff zone as subducting oceanic plates slide downward into the asthenosphere. Because continental-continental convergent boundaries do not involve subduction, there are no deep earthquakes.
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∙ 11y agobecause where the plate boundaries converge, they are rubbing against one another, creating friction and vibrations- this is what your earthquake is caused by.
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∙ 8y agoBecause the convergent is really strong and powerful
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Which plate boundaries experience the deepest earthquakes and why?
Convergent plate boundaries where subduction occurs experience the deepest earthquakes. This is because in a subduction zone one (oceanic) lithospheric plate is being forced beneath another down into the mantle. Stresses build up within the descending pate at great depth causing earthquakes with focusses at much greater depths than earthquakes at other plate boundaries.
4 At what type of plate boundary do you find most deep-focus earthquakes?
The most deep focused earthquakes would be found at transform boundaries. The shallow focused earthquakes would be found at Divergent boundaries. And the intermediate focused earthquakes would be found at Convergent boundaries. By: A ninth grader.
What is the difference between shallow focus earthquakes and deep focus earthquakes?
Shallow focus earthquakes occur at depths of 70 km with magnitudes ranging from 1-5. Deep focus earthquakes occur at depths from 300-700 km and magnitudes from 6-10.
What are most deep focus earthquakes associated with?
Ocean trenches form at subduction zones where one lithospheric plate is being forced down into the mantle below another. As such the shallowest earthquakes occur in close proximity to the trench and as you move further past the trench above the overlying plate, the subducting slab is at greater depth so the earthquake foci will occur at progressively greater depth with increased distance.
At what depth do most earthquakes occur?
Most earthquakes occur at a depth of between 13-18 km. This is the Brittle-Ductile Transition zone and marks the strongest part of Earth's crust. Below this rocks deform plastically and so fractures cannot form and earthquakes do not occur. The exception to this is where subduction zones cause the lithospheric plate to descend deeply onto the mantle. This material is still brittle and so can cause earthquakes at much greater than normal depths.
Which plate boundaries experience the deepest earthquakes and why?
Convergent plate boundaries where subduction occurs experience the deepest earthquakes. This is because in a subduction zone one (oceanic) lithospheric plate is being forced beneath another down into the mantle. Stresses build up within the descending pate at great depth causing earthquakes with focusses at much greater depths than earthquakes at other plate boundaries.
What plate is associated with earthquakes that their depths originate more than 100 km?
Convergent
4 At what type of plate boundary do you find most deep-focus earthquakes?
The most deep focused earthquakes would be found at transform boundaries. The shallow focused earthquakes would be found at Divergent boundaries. And the intermediate focused earthquakes would be found at Convergent boundaries. By: A ninth grader.
Where do deep earthquakes occur?
treches. 300 km or below sea level.
What is the difference between shallow focus earthquakes and deep focus earthquakes?
Shallow focus earthquakes occur at depths of 70 km with magnitudes ranging from 1-5. Deep focus earthquakes occur at depths from 300-700 km and magnitudes from 6-10.
The distribution patterns of measured earthquake foci depths beneath various convergent plate boundaries that have active volcanic arcs are interpreted as what?
The foci basically outline or emanate from the subducting slab (plate). Multiple foci locations can be used to tell the degree of dip/position of the subducting slab. The distribution patterns also give depth at which melting of slab occurs because earthquakes don't emanate from a partially melted slab, so the deepest earthquake may indicate last solid state of slab.
What is solubility of gases at increasing depths of sea?
At increasing pressures the solubilty of gases is greater.
Why red and brown algae are able to live at greater depths in the ocean?
The answer to this question is because of the efficiency of different pigments to absorb light of different wavelengths. For example, the pigment in red algae can absorb blue-green light that penetrates to greater depths.
What are most deep focus earthquakes associated with?
Ocean trenches form at subduction zones where one lithospheric plate is being forced down into the mantle below another. As such the shallowest earthquakes occur in close proximity to the trench and as you move further past the trench above the overlying plate, the subducting slab is at greater depth so the earthquake foci will occur at progressively greater depth with increased distance.
At what depth do most earthquakes occur?
Most earthquakes occur at a depth of between 13-18 km. This is the Brittle-Ductile Transition zone and marks the strongest part of Earth's crust. Below this rocks deform plastically and so fractures cannot form and earthquakes do not occur. The exception to this is where subduction zones cause the lithospheric plate to descend deeply onto the mantle. This material is still brittle and so can cause earthquakes at much greater than normal depths.
Can great white shark eat giant squid?
It is possible, but squid normally stay at greater depths than white sharks.
Why are very few plants grown at depths greater than twenty meters in a lake?
Below that they don't get much light, which they need for energy.
