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Compare and contrast of earthquakes and tsunamis?
Volcanoes and earthquakes are similar but different at the same time. Similarities: *Caused by tectonic plate movement *Usually cause a lot of damage *Almost always very dangerous Differences: *When an earthquake happens it can literally make a volcano erupt *Cause different types of damage EX: Volcanoes burn stuff and earthquakes destroy it *Vary in sizes
When do Most of the worlds earthquakes occur around?
Most of the world's earthquakes occur along tectonic plate boundaries, particularly in regions known as the "Ring of Fire," which encircles the Pacific Ocean. This area is characterized by high seismic activity due to the movement and interaction of several tectonic plates. Additionally, earthquakes can occur inland along fault lines, but coastal regions and areas near plate boundaries experience the highest frequency of seismic events.
How many minutes after the earthquake in Japan did the tsunami hit?
A tsunami cannot be precisely predicted even if the right magnitude of an earthquake occurs in the right location. Systems that uses bottom pressure sensors attached to buoys can successfully predict a tsunami. No one yet knows why a tsunami may or may not occur after an earthquake. It is not necessary that a Tsunami follows an earthquake. It only happens when focus of earthquake is in the sea bed. Since earthquakes are caused by seismic waves produced due to collisions of the tectonic plates, these waves high disturbance in the sea water and hence the water takes the form of Tsunamis.
How can earthquakes occur in the middle of a plate?
Earthquakes in the middle of tectonic plates, known as intraplate earthquakes, can occur due to stress caused by tectonic forces that are transmitted through the crust. These stresses may result from the movement of adjacent plates, volcanic activity, or reactivation of ancient faults. Additionally, changes in the Earth's crust, such as sediment loading or erosion, can also induce seismic activity away from plate boundaries. While less common than plate boundary earthquakes, intraplate quakes can still be significant and damaging.
Was there ever been any earthquakes in Africa?
Earthquakes to a large size do not "occur" on the African continent due to there being no plate boundries running through it. This is as a result of earthquakes resulting from two plate boundries colliding, causing tension which is soon released; an earthquake. However earthquakes of smaller sizes can be seen distrubuted in Africa, especially the Eastern side. It would be impossible to say how often they take place due to earthquakes being totally unpredictable but ones of any size to comment on happen maybe a few times a year whereas smaller ones that are only picked up my seismographs can be number in their hundreds or thousands.
Do tsunami waves occur in the middle of the ocean?
Tsunami waves can occur in the middle of the ocean as a result of undersea earthquakes or landslides. These waves may not be as noticeable in open ocean areas due to their long wavelengths, but they can build up in height and strength as they approach coastal areas.
Where tsunami's occurs and how you protect yourself if you are in the path of a tsunami?
Tsunamis occur as a result of an earthquake underwater. The earthquakes happen when the 'built up energy' in the tectonic plates gets released. Due to the earthquake, the tsunami occurs. You cant really find out when the tsunami/earthquake will occur because we do not have enhanced machines yet. However, earthquakes and tsunamis can be detected- but close to the time of occurrence- this is why the only way to protect yourself is by evacuating as quickly as possible, as soon as the warning is issued.
Why does tsunami occur after an earthquake?
A tsunami cannot be precisely predicted even if the right magnitude of an earthquake occurs in the right location. Systems that uses bottom pressure sensors attached to buoys can successfully predict a tsunami. No one yet knows why a tsunami may or may not occur after an earthquake. It is not necessary that a Tsunami follows an earthquake. It only happens when focus of earthquake is in the sea bed. Since earthquakes are caused by seismic waves produced due to collisions of the tectonic plates, these waves high disturbance in the sea water and hence the water takes the form of Tsunamis.
What other natural disasters occur during earthquakes?
Earthquakes can trigger landslides and can cause tsunami (tidal waves). Earthquakes also cause damage to infrastructure which can lead to fires (especially where gas pipelines are damaged) and may cause the spread of disease due to damage to water and sewer pipe lines.
Why do some underwater earthquakes cause tsunamis and others don't?
Underwater earthquakes can cause tsunamis when they displace a large volume of water, usually due to vertical movement of the seafloor. The greater the displacement and the closer the earthquake is to the seafloor surface, the higher the chance of generating a tsunami. Earthquakes that occur deeper under the seafloor and have minimal vertical displacement are less likely to trigger a tsunami.
Why does tsunamies occur?
underwater earthquakes create tidal wave on surfacePoseidon is the god of earthquakes and the sea. Both of which are needed to cause a tsunami. It is obvious that Poseidon caused the Japan earthquake/tsunami. What was the reason? We can only guess. Perhaps he is protesting against the giant garbage float. We should repent immediately or suffer the consequences.
About what is the air pressure during a tsunami?
During a tsunami, the air pressure remains relatively stable as it is primarily caused by the surface of the ocean rising and falling rapidly. However, changes in air pressure can occur due to atmospheric conditions associated with the tsunami, such as strong winds or storm systems.
What are vibrations that occur when rocks break due to stress called?
Earthquakes
What is it called when water is produced in earthquakes?
A tsunami is a series of ocean waves generated by sudden displacements in the sea floor due to earthquakes, volcanic activity, or underwater explosions.
Do all natural earthquakes occur along plate boundaries?
Not all they can occur inside plates due to slip on a fault or fracture, they can also occur after mass wasting events (landslides) and due to volcanic activity where as magma shifts underground it breaks up rocks causing small earthquakes often refered to as magmatic tremor.
The Ring of Fire is the only place earthquakes occur on the earth?
The Ring of Fire is a major area in the Pacific Ocean basin where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements. Earthquakes can happen in other parts of the world as well, not just limited to the Ring of Fire.
What state do most earthquakes occur in?
Earthquakes can occur in any state, but California experiences the most earthquakes due to its location along the San Andreas Fault. Other states with a higher frequency of earthquakes include Alaska, Nevada, and Oklahoma.
