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It is when two plates in the earth because of the release of stress or tension in the earth's lithosphere.

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What is the effect of a strike slip fault?

Earthquakes


Where does earthquakes strike the most?

They strike the most where tectonic plates are found and when the hit each other


Are all earthquakes the same?

No. Earthquakes differ in cause (strike-slip, megathrust, volcanic, etc.) and in intensity.


How do you put the word strike in a sentence?

(v) Earthquakes often strike without warning.


Do earthquakes have seasons?

No.They strike near the boundries of tectonic plates.There for it could be whenever.


Does Japan have any solutions to their earthquakes?

The construct buildings knowing that earthquakes can strike.Many buildings are made to wobble when earthquakes strike. This gives a better chance for the building to absorb the earthquake and remain standing.


What ways earthquakes shake?

they can shake in reverse fault, normal fault, strike-slip fault.


Do earthquakes and volcanoes strike in heavily populated areas?

Yes, earthquakes and volcanoes can strike in heavily populated areas. This can result in significant damage and loss of life due to the high concentration of people and infrastructure in those areas. Prioritizing disaster preparedness and mitigation measures is crucial to minimize the impact on human life and property.


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.


Will there be an earthquake again?

There will be infinite amounts of earthquakes, but they rarely strike the same place twice, like lightning.


What does strike slip faults cause?

They can cause earthquakes or plate movements, depends how big it was. -bkinishi@yahoo.com


Do earthquakes strike islands?

Did you hear about Haiti? Yes! Haiti is an island in the Caribbean shared by the Dominican Republic.