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A big rock from space could split the crust, or at least punch a hole in it. (And this has happened! And on several occasions.) We've had some really, really big hits, including one that is thought to have resulted in the capture and formation of the moon. A hit that massive didn't simply split the crust, but nearly ripped the earth apart. There is also the action of tectonic plates, as the plates respond to gigantic pressures from below. The actions of the tectonic plates had a hand shaping life on earth, and they continue to affect us today. I very big ways, too. Earthquakes arise when plates shift, as you know, but the divergent rifts on some plate boundaries could actually be considered a "functioning split" because the plates are continuing to move apart, continuing to split. Remember that the crust of the earth is an evolving megastructure. The massive dynamics that shaped it in the past continue to shape it now, even though billions of years of have passed since the crust formed.
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What is the meaning of crust?
The crust is the top part of the Earth. It is where we live. The Earth's crust is 6 miles deep. That is the Earth's crust.
What is the topmost layer of Earth?
The Crust. the crust The crust!
What are the effect of folding on crust of earth?
in may affect the internal energy of the earth,also shaking of the earth's crust (earth quake) due to the movement of molten materials in interior of the crust
What percentage of carbon dioxide is in the earth's crust?
The percentage of carbon dioxide is in the earth's crust is only 0.005%. Oxygen on the other hand makes up for 47% of the crust of the earth.
What is the tectonic plates in earth's crust?
plates of the earth's crust that float on top of the molted mantle layer.
What causes fissures on the earth's crust?
High strength tremors shatter fault lines, creating a large eartquake to split the crust of the earth.
What is the name of the earths outside pieces?
The Earth's outer layer is called the Crust, and the crust is split into various types of tectonic plates.
Why is the earth's crust called the crust?
The earth's crust is called the crust because it the outer surface of the earth like the crust of pizza.
What the meaning of the crust?
The crust is the top part of the Earth. It is where we live. The Earth's crust is 6 miles deep. That is the Earth's crust.
What is the meaning of crust?
The crust is the top part of the Earth. It is where we live. The Earth's crust is 6 miles deep. That is the Earth's crust.
The theory that implies that large portions of the earth's crust move is called?
The theory that implies that large portions of the earth's crust move is called the Theory of Tectonic Plates. According to this theory, the earth's crust is split up into portions called tectonic plates and they move. When tectonic plates rub against each other, earthquakes occur.
Which of earth's layers is the thinnest?
Crust
What layers of earth makes up the lithosphere?
Crust and the upper mantle
Do both the earth and the sun have a crust?
the earth has a crust but the sun appears to not have a crust
Where is the crust on earth?
In general the Earth's oceanic crust is thinner then the continental crust
What is the force that changes earth's crust?
The force of changing earth's crust is...... that the earth's crust is a lot thinner
Which of Earth's main layers is the thinnest?
The outermost layer, called the crust, is the thinnest layer of the earth.
