0
A seismograph located near the San Andreas fault detects two earthquakes. One earthquake is very strong the other is relatively weak. How will the seismograms produced during the two earthquakes compa?
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoWant this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Where do people think they are relatively safe from earthquakes?
To other country
Why does Hawaii have a high level of earthquake risk?
There are several active volcanoes in Hawaii. The underground movement of magma related to that volcanic activity causes the rock to shift and break, generating earthquakes. Additionally, the islands, which, geologically speaking, formed in a relatively short time are not entirely stable. Sections of rock periodically shift downward or outward, generating earthquakes.
Was there an earthquake in Melbourne Australia on Tuesday June 19 2012?
Melbourne doesn't always get the earthquakes, Melbourne is mentioned because the epicentres are generally in more unknown towns such as "Korumburra." But Victoria gets Earthquakes mainly because of the stresses in the Australian Plate that is caused by this plate moving northwards. Even though Victoria is not near a plate boundary, it still has relatively inactive fault lines within the plate, which are lines of weakness and so earthquakes are more prone along these small faults.
What is a seismic gap?
It is a scientific theory under investigation (experiments, statistical analysis) this moment which is based on the thought that earthquake in a region is a time repeated phenomenon. Therefore, by drawing maps including many neighboring seismic regions with the date that an earthquake hit each one of them, one could create the sequence of these events. Finally, by following that sequence in a long term basis, one would realise that there will be regions in the map which await an earthquake as they compose part of the mentioned sequence. In simple words, it is like you want to build a 500 pieces puzzle, only now someone else is telling you where to put each piece (the earthquake). The puzzle is the map thus the more pieces you put, the more you can see on your puzzle (map) what is missing. Therefore the more accurate you become to your prediction of the location of the next piece (earthquake).
Can hurricanes cause earthquakes?
No. Hurricanes are atmospheric phenomena, while earthquakes can only be triggered by processes relatively deep within the earth.
Describe what happens along a fault beneath the earth's surface when an earthquake occurs?
it helps the earthquake get more power,that way the earthquake does more damageWhen an earthquake occurs stress and energy along faults increase until the rock breaks, and a huge amount of stored energy is released. Most, but not all earthquakes start in the lithosphere, relatively close to the surface, around 100 kilometers. Each day there are thousands of earthquakes, although most are too small to even feel.
When was there an earthquake in Ohio?
As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, significant earthquakes in Ohio are relatively rare. The largest earthquake in recent history occurred on March 9, 1937, near Anna, Ohio, with a magnitude of 5.4. However, earthquakes of smaller magnitudes do occur occasionally in the region.
What is the difference between gap hypothesis and seismic gap?
Gap Hypothesis is a hypothesis that is based on the idea that a major earthquake is more likely to occur along the part of an active fault, where no earthquakes have occurred for a certain period of time. A Seismic gap is an area along a fault where relatively few earthquakes have occurred recently, but where strong earthquakes have occurred in the past.
What happens to ships when an earthquake occurs in the ocean?
Large earthquakes could potentially cause large waves (relatively near shore), which could capsize boats. If the boat is in the middle of the ocean, it most likely would not be affected.
Where do people think they are relatively safe from earthquakes?
To other country
Why was there less damage in Chile than in haiti even though the Chile earthquake was much stronger?
Chile is frequently hit by earthquakes - therefore their building codes are much stricter. Their houses are built to withstand devastating earthquakes. Haiti, on the other hand, has had relatively few earthquakes. Their situation reflects the poor housing common to the area, that, while cheaper, is worse in the long run.
Are earthquakes significant in Australian history?
No they are not, relatively few earthquakes have ever been recorded in Australia as it is a very stable continent with no active volcanoes and few if no earthquakes.
Has there ever been earthquake in Vietnam?
Yes, Vietnam is located in a seismically active zone and has experienced earthquakes in the past. The country lies on the boundaries of several tectonic plates, making it prone to seismic activity. While most earthquakes in Vietnam are relatively small and not widely felt, there have been larger earthquakes in the past, particularly in the northern and central regions of the country.
How often do big earthquakes happen in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh is located in a region with a relatively low earthquake risk. While small earthquakes can occur occasionally, significant earthquakes are rare. The last major earthquake in the Pittsburgh area was in 1937.
How many people died in the Meeberrie earthquake?
There were no reported deaths in the Meeberrie earthquake. It was a relatively minor earthquake that caused minimal damage and no casualties.
Area along a fault where relatively few earthquakes occur?
Seismic gaps.
What does the gap hypothesis state?
it states that sections of active faults that have had relatively few earthquakes are likely to be the sites of strong earthquakes sometime in the future!!!!!!!
