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Earthquakes that originate beneath the ocean floor produce huge tidal waves called .?
tsunami
What is the science in which earthquakes are studied called?
Earthquakes science
Major earthquakes are sometimes preceded by smaller earthquakes called .?
before shokes
What is the point of an earthquakes origin called?
focus
What is a wave that form as a result of earthquakes called?
a tsunami
Earthquakes that originate beneath the ocean floor produce huge tidal waves called .?
tsunami
Sudden movements of rock layers beneath the surface cause vibration called?
what are movement of rock layers
What is it called when earthquakes start below Earth's surface?
All earthquakes occur underground, the exact place where the earthquake starts underground is called the Focus. The location where the earthquake first hits the surface of the earth is called the Epicenter! Hope I helped!
Movements following a major earthquake often produce smaller earthquakes called?
Aftershock
What is the region along plate boundaries where one plate moves beneath another called?
The region where one tectonic plate moves beneath another is called a subduction zone. This process is responsible for creating deep-sea trenches, volcanic arcs, and earthquakes.
Why are earthquakes called earthquakes?
Earthquakes are called so because they are caused by the shaking of the ground due to the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface. The term "earth" refers to the ground, and "quake" refers to shaking or trembling, thus combining to describe the natural phenomenon.
What is the shaking that results from the movement of rock beneath Earths surface?
The shaking that results from the movement of rock beneath Earth's surface is called an earthquake. This shaking is caused by the release of energy stored in the Earth's crust due to movements along faults. Earthquakes can vary in intensity and can cause significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Can you have earthquakes in Pennsylvania?
Yes, Pennsylvania can experience earthquakes, although they are relatively rare compared to other parts of the United States. The state is located near a seismically active zone called the Ramapo Fault Line, which has the potential to produce earthquakes.
What is the place underground where earthquakes originated?
The Hypocenter
What are the giant pieces of earth outer layer where most earthquakes occur called?
The giant pieces of Earth's outer layer where most earthquakes occur are called tectonic plates. These plates float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them and interact at their boundaries, causing seismic activity.
What is it called When the ground trembles?
When the ground trembles, that is called an earth quake. also a aftershock of an earthquacke
What are smaller earthquakes called that immediately follow a major earthquake?
earthquakes that immediately follow a major earthquake are called "aftershocks" as to small earthquakes before large earthquakes are called "foreshocks".
