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Why is an earthquake less likely to happen at the center of the earths crust?
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∙ 15y ago
Because earthquakes are the result of two plates rubbing together. For example, if two plates are being forced into each other they may create what is called a subduction zone. One plate will be forced underneath the other. This quite obviously will cause some friction and maybe even some lifting of one of the plates. once the force becomes large enough to overcome that friction the plates will slip. An earthquake is what we feel on the surface when that happens. As to why they are not likely to happen in the center of the earths crust, The shock waves from this type of event will dissipate in the earth long before they get there.
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How likely is that Chicago will experience an earthquake?
On February 10, 2010, Chicago experienced a 4.3 magnitude earthquake. So it does happen.
During an earthquake what is likely to happen to a building built on loose soil and rock?
It will collapse .
Where are earthquake most likely to happen?
it accualy depends on what fault it is near and if your location is most vonerable to an a earthquake. in case you are wondering, a fault is a crevice in the earth where the earth is most likely to shake. lots of faults are really dangerous, so it is allways a safe idea to have an earthquake kit if you happen to live near a fault.
Where are earthquake least likely to occur?
Along other plate boundriesAn earthquake would least likely happen in the middle of the continent away from the ocean because there is no way for another plates to push and rub up against it causing the earthquake.
Why are earthquakes less likely to happen at the center of earth's plates?
they are less likely to happen at the center of Earth's plates because the plates collide in the front or in the back and unless a plate is the middl3e and another is moving to its center it well most likey not hit its center.
What is the most likely place for a earthquake to happen?
In Europe
What will most likely happen if two plates slide by each other?
An earthquake will happen
How likely is that Chicago will experience an earthquake?
On February 10, 2010, Chicago experienced a 4.3 magnitude earthquake. So it does happen.
During an earthquake what is likely to happen to a building built on loose soil and rock?
It will collapse .
If continents bash in together can it become an earthquake?
When any continents bash in together, there is most likely to be an earthquake. When Earths crust bash against each other, there is an earthquake which sometimes causes sunamis. If that happens to Earth's crust, why not to continents?
Where are earthquake most likely to happen?
it accualy depends on what fault it is near and if your location is most vonerable to an a earthquake. in case you are wondering, a fault is a crevice in the earth where the earth is most likely to shake. lots of faults are really dangerous, so it is allways a safe idea to have an earthquake kit if you happen to live near a fault.
Where are earthquake least likely to occur?
Along other plate boundriesAn earthquake would least likely happen in the middle of the continent away from the ocean because there is no way for another plates to push and rub up against it causing the earthquake.
Why are earthquakes less likely to happen at the center of earth's plates?
they are less likely to happen at the center of Earth's plates because the plates collide in the front or in the back and unless a plate is the middl3e and another is moving to its center it well most likey not hit its center.
If a street was built were there are frequent earth quakes what will happen to the street?
If an earthquake strikes, such a street is likely to get destroyed.
Why are earthquakes less likely to happen at the centers of the earth?
they are less likely to happen at the center of Earth's plates because the plates collide in the front or in the back and unless a plate is the middl3e and another is moving to its center it well most likey not hit its center.
Who was the first person in the US to know about the Haiti earthquake?
Most likely the on call / duty seismologist at the US National Earthquake Information Center. Please see the related link.
Will the Japan earthquake happen again?
Yes it is very likely to happen again. It happened 70 years ago in same place it was just not as bad.
