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Earthquakes are not normally related to the weather in any way. Earthquakes are studied in the science of seismology which is a sub branch of geophysics. The science of weather on the other hand is known as meteorology.
However at the same time seismic activity can be induced by increases in pore water pressure however rainfall is not usually enough on it's own to drive up pore water pressure to such an extent that this would occur.
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How are earthquakes volcanoes and asteroid strikes different from weathering and erosion?
Weathering and erosion change the surface of the earth very slowly. Earthquakes, volcanoes and asteroids change the surface immediately.
What are the internal agents of changes on the surface of the earth?
There are many forces that are responsible for making constructive changes on the surface of the Earth. These forces include volcanoes, earthquakes, wind, erosion, glaciers, and plate tectonics.
What is the dominant process that shapes Earth landscape?
The dominant process is erosion (generally a destructive process). Events that increase the elevation of land surfaces are either very slow (orogeny) or sporadic (volcanoes, earthquakes).
Are pyramids earthquake proof?
I don't think they were built earthquake proof but their sheer bulk of gravity make them so. The Giza pyramids, for example, have withstood a number of earthquakes in their time without significant damage. Some of the later mud brick pyramids have collapsed but I am not sure this is due to earthquakes, erosion or just bad construction.
How do construtive and destrutive force change your earth?
The surface of the earth changes. Some changes are due to slow processes, such as erosion and weathering, and some changes are due to rapid processes, such as landslides, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes.
How could mountains be created and destroyed?
they can be created by earthquakes and erosion off of cliffs. they can be destroyed by erosion, earthquakes, and mining
What are some agents for erosion?
earthquakes
What is the exact cause of earthquakes?
Erosion I think.
What Shakes buildings from side to side is?
erosion or EARTHQUAKES
How are earthquakes volcanoes and asteroid strikes different from weathering and erosion?
Weathering and erosion change the surface of the earth very slowly. Earthquakes, volcanoes and asteroids change the surface immediately.
How was Mt McKinly formed?
Earthquakes and erosion, I would expect.
Do earthquakes cause erosion?
Error, yes, Earthquakes break up sediments and trigger floods and landslides to carry them, so don't say what you don't know about because yes they can cause erosion so go get a 'correct' on your answer.
Are the Hawaiian islands made from earthquakes?
No, the creative process is by volcanic activity. Landforms can be altered by earthquakes as well as erosion.
How do earthquakes contribute to weathering and erosion?
Earthquakes can crumble and fracture rock structures, exposing more of their surface to weathering and erosion. They might sometimes cause tsunamis or make water go crazy
What is the relationship between earthquakes and landslides?
They're the four types of erosion.
How are earthquakes and plate boundaries connected?
by mountains . (:
What made the Grand Canyon a-rocks and shirts b- people and machines c-earthquakes d- water and erosion?
It was the water in the Colorado river that caused the erosion.
