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Why is the New Madrid Fault a dangerous earthquake zone despite being far from current plate boundaries?
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- lots of people live near it
- many expensive buildings near it
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What causes the changes in the earth's crust?
The earth's crust floats on the mantle. The movement is very slowly. Despite this slowness, over millions of years, this movement has created many of our Earth's landforms. Landforms are created because the plates are moving in different directions. When plates are moving away from each other they form divergent boundaries. Plates that are moving towards one another from convergent boundaries. At some places where plates come together, they crumple and lift to form mountains. Other converging plates form subduction zones . An ocean trench marks the region where a denser plate is forced under ( subducts) a less dense plate . Plates also move in sliding motion past one another to form transform fault boundaries. The motion at these boundaries is more like a grinding and scraping with sudden jolts due to the building up of pressure.
What 2 things are in the lithosphere?
The earth's crust floats on the mantle. The movement is very slowly. Despite this slowness, over millions of years, this movement has created many of our Earth's landforms. Landforms are created because the plates are moving in different directions. When plates are moving away from each other they form divergent boundaries. Plates that are moving towards one another from convergent boundaries. At some places where plates come together, they crumple and lift to form mountains. Other converging plates form subduction zones . An ocean trench marks the region where a denser plate is forced under ( subducts) a less dense plate . Plates also move in sliding motion past one another to form transform fault boundaries. The motion at these boundaries is more like a grinding and scraping with sudden jolts due to the building up of pressure.
What is the difference between 'despite' and 'although?
"Despite" is basically a stronger way to say "although." "Despite," in the context you are using, means "in spite of" or "in spite of the fact"; the word "although" contrasts potential or assumed opposites, whereas "despite" contrasts known, irrefutable opposites.
What is the biggest has ever happened and where and when did it happen?
The biggest earthquake ever recorded was the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile. It had a magnitude of 9.5, making it the strongest earthquake ever recorded. This event occurred on May 22, 1960, and resulted in widespread destruction and loss of life.
Why aren't volcanoes found at transform plate boundaries?
To understand this, we must first undertand why volcanoes form at convergent and deivergent boundaries. The material in earth's mantle is not molten, despite its extremely high temperature because it is under immense pressure. At a divergent plate boundary the crust is thinned, which reduces pressure on the upper mantle, allowing some of the rock to melt. This molten rock then rises up thoguh the crust to form volcanoes. At convergent boundaries where at least one plate is oceanic, an oceanic plate plunges into the mantle. The subducting plate takes water with it. This water seeps into the mantle, lowering the melting point of the rock, and allowing it to melt and rise to the surface. At a transform plate boundary, plates simply slide past each other, and there is nothing that will lead to the melting of mantle material.
Is Korea dangerous?
No, not necessarily. The two countries are very different, but reasonably safe, despite the current issues there.
Is this the end of anime from japan?
The "end of anime" ? - Not hardly , the Japanese will continue to produce anime despite the earthquake/tsunami .
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Warthogs can be dangerous, but very generally, they are lovely animals, very good natured and calm, despite their slightly frightening experience.
Does the current remains the same in a series circuit despite the different values if the resistors in the circuit?
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Whales are generally not dangerous. Despite their large size, whales are known to be extremely friendly and curious, if not shy.
When do you use the word Despite?
The word despite has the same use as the phrase "in spite of". It is used where an action or result occurs that was to be avoided, or where an action takes place even though it is not the ideal. Examples: "Despite the efforts of the firemen, the house burned to the ground." "We will finish the project despite the current lack of funding."
Is dodge ball more dangerous than soccer?
No, Soccer(football) is more dangerous. Despite that it is the most popular sport in the world, it can also be dangerous because players put themselves at risk in breaking numerous bones and sustaining different types of injuries from other players or faulty events that prevent them from playing the sport for weeks or months. Despite the consequences of the sport, it is usually an uncommon event.
Why does the Earth's size remains the same despite of what is happening at the mid-oceanic ridge?
An equal amount of oceanic crust is being subducted at the convergent plate boundaries as is being created at the mid-oceanic ridge.
Is Dominican Republic the best country ever?
False. The United States is the best country ever, despite our current financial status.
Are the Killer whales the most dangerous in the sea?
They are not dangerous at all despite their 2nd name which is Killer Whale. Killer Whales or Orca to be specific are friendly, social and highly intellectual dolphins. They enjoy engagement with humans when the orca isn't abused or threatened.
Is smoking cigars more dangerous if you have already had skin cancer than to a person who has not had any form of cancer?
No, not at all, despite tobacco being dangerous to your health-- cigars less so if you have had skin cancer then smoking will not increase the chances of you getting cancer. However, if you have had lung cancer then it does make it extremely more dangerous to smoke.
What is the relationship between Haarp and Haiti earthquake?
There is none. HAARP stands for the High Altitude Auroral Research Program. It studies the ionosophere and has absolutely nothing to do with earthquakes, despite what some conspiracy theorists claim.
