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The San Andreas Fault in California is causing the land to spread apart more and more every year Which Earth scientists are most likely to make this observation?
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Geologists are likely to make the observation that land is spreading out more and more every year.
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Where do the majority of the earthquakes in the US occur?
The most earthquakes occur in Alaska, followed by California.
What were the tectonic plates causing the 1989 san franisco quake?
the san Andreas faultline lies on the north American plate and the pacific plate
What do scientists think is the risk of an earthquake near San Francisco?
The odds of experiencing an earthquake, at least a tremor in San Fransisco on any given day are pretty good. The west coast of the US, especially California is one of the most geologically active areas of the country. Positioned in such close proximity to so many major and minor faults, earthquakes in most California cities are pretty common.According to the USGS, the probability of the San Francisco area experiencing at least one magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquake in the next 30 years is about 63%, distributed among these faults as follows:Hayward fault about 31%San Andreas fault about 21%San Gregorio fault about 10%Calveras fault about 7%Concord fault about 4%etc.See: http://www.earthquakesafety.com/earthquake-faults.html
How did geologists determine that the west coast of California has a higher earthquake risk than other areas of the United states?
The coast of California has a high risk because of it's location on the transform boundary between the North American and the the Pacific plates. In this region stress can build up along the fault where it gets locked in place and this can cause large earthquakes. Another section of the US that is at significant risk of earthquakes is Alaska due to the subduction of the Pacific plate under the North American plate (this caused the largest earthquake in US history in 1964 with a magnitude of 9.2)
Summarize What would likely happen as a result of global warming.?
If global warming continues, scientists predict that weather events like storms, floods and droughts will become more severe and more common. Ice caps and glaciers will melt causing sea levels to rise. This will affect low lying countries, especially in the Pacific Islands.
The San Andreas Fault in California is causing the land to spread apart more and more every year. Which Earth scientists are most likely to make this observation?
Geologists are likely to make the observation that land is spreading out more and more every year.
What do scientists do to make sure that changes in the manipulated variable are causing the change in the responding variable?
Observation
What is the most famous transform boundaries?
San Andreas Fault located in western Northern America (the one between San Francisco and Los Angeles
What is the result of two plates of the the San Andreas fault in California?
The two plates are the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate are the plates causing the San Andreas Fault.
Do scientists know exactly what's causing the ozone layer to disappear?
Yes, scientists know what is causing the ozone layer to disappear. It is the continues use of ozone depleting substances.
Why is the San Andreas fault here?
Because the Pacific plate collided with the North American plate long ago, causing a variety of land phenomena (like the San Andreas fault).
Where do the majority of the earthquakes in the US occur?
The most earthquakes occur in Alaska, followed by California.
What do scientists believe is causing the temperature of Earth's atmosphere to increase?
no one cares
Why is Grand Theft Auto San Andreas causing my computer to restart?
Check that your graphics drivers are up to date and that the card is not overheating.
What do scientists think is causing the earth's atmospheric temperature rise?
Scientists think that human burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity (which releases carbon dioxide (CO2)), is causing the atmospheric temperature rise.
What natural factors do scientists think might be causing climate change?
There are no natural factors that scientists think are causing the present climate change. It is now clear that global warming is caused by deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas).
What were the tectonic plates causing the 1989 san franisco quake?
the san Andreas faultline lies on the north American plate and the pacific plate
