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There's a somewhat cutesy tendency to change the name when they occur on other planets ("Marsquake") but, as far as I can tell, it's regarded as entirely proper to use the term "earthquake" to refer to seismic activity on other bodies as well.
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Where are the most recent earthquakes occurring?
I think it's a direct effect of the poles shifting on the planet earth. I think it's a direct effect of the poles shifting on the planet earth.
What is planet earth known for?
planet earth is known for being the only planet to support life
The only planet with a bountiful supply of water?
Earth is the only planet with a bountiful supply of water.
Can weather start Earthquakes?
Well, not really. There are solar flares, so things do change within the sun, but there is no land, no tectonic plates, and therefore no earthquakes in the way we understand them on Earth. There are vibrations within the sun's interior causing the propagation of waves, the study of which is known as Helioseismology but as noted above they are not really comparable to seismic activity on Earth. Please see the related links.
What is the only planet that can't be seen from earth?
The only planet that can't be seen from earth is earth itself. Other than earth itself other planet can be seen, however sometimes it might requires use of high technology!
Where would you find some of the deepest earthquakes on planet earth?
the sea
What happens when a planet starts move toward earth?
if a planet was close to earth it would cause earthquakes and more. if it collided if earth depending on the size if it is big it will collide with earth.
How do earthquakes occur on planet earth?
the tectonic plates of the earth move and scrape against each other
What is the richest planet on earth?
The earth is the only planet on earth.
What is the significance of planet earth?
Planet earth is the only planet that we know of that has life on it.
Why do they call Earthquakes Earthquakes when the whole Earth dont shake?
Because the term 'earth' in earthquakes can also mean land, so if you think about it, it's a land quake. Earth = dirt, land, or the actual planet itself. Quake = To shake or tremble, as from instability or shock.
Why are earthquakes called earthquakes when Earth is not the only planet to have them?
'Earthquake' refers to the movement of ground caused by tectonic actions. It is not dependent on the term Earth used to describe the planet, merely the material it is composed of. The term can be applied to other celestial bodies as easily as it is to ours; however 'moonquake' is sometimes used instead for describing similar events on natural moons.
Where are the most recent earthquakes occurring?
I think it's a direct effect of the poles shifting on the planet earth. I think it's a direct effect of the poles shifting on the planet earth.
What it a earth?
Earth is a are home planet ,and the only planet that contains life
Is Earth the only planet with Lava?
No, Earth is not the only planet with lava (magma), Venus has a molten core as well as Earth.
What is planet earth known for?
planet earth is known for being the only planet to support life
Is earth only planet that has nature?
No. Nature exists on and in every planet. Earth is, however, the only planet in our solar system to have life.
