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What is smaller earthquake that follow a larger earthquake?
An earthquake is the movement of the tectonic plates, the little quake that happens after the main quake is called the aftershock.Aftershocks. If an aftershock is stronger than the original earthquake, it takes its place and trhe last earthquake becomes a pre-shock.
What do you call an earthquake that occurs after a larger earthquake in the same area?
This is known as an aftershock.
Where was the last earthquake in New jersey?
no ther wasnt an earthquake that i know of in jersey city but there was an aftershock from an earthquake from virginia felt in jersey city. the aftershock was in august 2011 but not sure what date. i think it was the 28. i know this because i actually felt it :)
How long after an earthquake is the phenomenon of additional quakes considered an aftershock?
Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur after a larger event (the mainshock) in the same area. If an even larger earthquake occurs, then the original mainshock becomes a foreshock and the bigger event becomes the mainshock.
What are verbs for earthquake?
Well verbs for earthquake would be: shake, roll, move, tremor, wave, and aftershock to name a few.
What is aftershock?
happens after a earthquake
aftershock?
a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake
What is the earthquake which follows a bigger earthquake and originates at or near the focus?
Aftershock
What is an earthquake's aftershock called?
An earthquake's aftershock is a smaller earthquake that occurs in the same area after the main shock. Aftershocks can happen days, weeks, or even months after the main earthquake, and they are caused by the readjustment of the Earth's crust following the initial seismic event.
What is the term for tremors felt after an earthquake?
Aftershock
What is the energy that is continued to be released after an earthquake?
aftershock
What is the smaller wave after an earthquake called?
Aftershock!
What is smaller earthquake that follow a larger earthquake?
An earthquake is the movement of the tectonic plates, the little quake that happens after the main quake is called the aftershock.Aftershocks. If an aftershock is stronger than the original earthquake, it takes its place and trhe last earthquake becomes a pre-shock.
What is it called when earthquake that occurs after a large earthquake centered in the same area?
I think you may be referring to aftershocks. Aftershocks are smaller tremors that can occur at any time for months after an earthquake as the pressure within Earth's crust is gradually released.
What do you call an earthquake that occurs after a larger earthquake in the same area?
This is known as an aftershock.
What is a sentence for 'aftershock'?
They are bracing for the aftershock.The aftershock provided the nudge the building needed to completely collapse.
Has there been an aftershock for Newcastle earthquake?
Yes, but only one.
