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They take place between the crust and mantle. They are shallow because the tectonic plates move, and when they move past each other it is like rubbing your hands against one another with something sticky on them, eventually one just snaps and that is what creates the shallow quakes.
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∙ 15y agoOne that occurs close to the earth's surface. Shallow earthquakes are more damaging than deeper earthquakes to due there being less rock to absorb the shaking.
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Are shallow earthquakes more destructive than deeper earthquakes of the same intensity?
Earthquakes that happen in shallow water cause tsunami and other side affects like landslides.
Which sphere does earthquakes take place in?
the biosphere
When and where will earthquakes take place?
We can't predict when an earthquake will happen, however: Earthquakes happen when tectonic plates 'slip'.
A zone of shallow earthquakes along normal faults is typical of?
Divergent plate boundaries.
Shallow focus earthquakes are associated with what ocean floor feature?
mid-ocean ridges
What causes more damage shallow or deep focus earthquakes?
Shallow focus earthquakes generally cause more damage.
Where do earthquakes NOT take place?
2
Are shallow earthquakes more destructive than deeper earthquakes of the same intensity?
Earthquakes that happen in shallow water cause tsunami and other side affects like landslides.
What boundary do shallow earthquakes occur?
divergent
Which sphere does earthquakes take place in?
the biosphere
About 90 percent of continental earthquakes have a shallow?
focus
What situation is associated with shear?
Frequent shallow earthquakes
Where are shallow earthquakes found?
divergent plate boundaries
Where do shallow earthquakes occur?
At divergent and transform boundaries.
What situation involves shear?
Frequent shallow earthquakes.
How many earthquakes take place daily?
200
What is the difference between shallow focus earthquakes and deep focus earthquakes?
Shallow focus earthquakes occur at depths of 70 km with magnitudes ranging from 1-5. Deep focus earthquakes occur at depths from 300-700 km and magnitudes from 6-10.
