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An earthquake IS caused by the movement of the plates under the ocean. And there is one active site which is known as "The Ring of Fire".
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The "Ring of Fire" is a whole set of active sites right round the Pacific Ocean, above the subductions of the sea-floor plates below the surrounding continents.
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∙ 13y agoyes the tectonic plates bump into each other or slip by
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What really causes an earthquake?
When tectonic plates collide an Earthquake is created.
What tectonic plates caused the earthquake?
PLATES
What was the cause of Japanese earthquake?
Tectonic plates that slipped.
Earthquakes occur mainly allong the edges of?
Tectonic plates and fault lines created by the movement of tectonic plates.
What is created from an earthquake?
Mountains, hills, faults, ditch, and volcano.
What really causes an earthquake?
When tectonic plates collide an Earthquake is created.
What is the point where the tectonic plates move causing an earthquake?
earthquake zone or in the boundry of tectonic plates
What tectonic plates caused the earthquake?
PLATES
Are waves created by tectonic plates?
Yes, and, no. Yes, waves are created by tectonic plates during an earthquake (When two or more tectonic plates rub together and make huge vibrations) and even cause tsunami waves. Waves are not formed when the plates are still, though.
Why do earthquakes mostly happen along tectonic plates boundaries?
Becuase when the tectonic plates shift or move, it creates an earthquake. so the closer to the tectonic plates, the more strong the earthquake.
What is fault of earthquake?
Tectonic plates
What is a earthquake a result of?
An earthquake is a result of tectonic plates colliding.
What is tectonic earthquake means?
It is the unsual movement of tectonic plates which causes tectonic earthquakes.
How are earthquake and a tsunami related?
tectonic plates
What are the result if tectonic plates move?
An earthquake.
Have the tectonic plates moved after the earthquake in Japan?
Yes, the plates have moved.
What events occur when tectonic plates move?
an earthquake
