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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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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
Where do earthquakes NOT take place?
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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
Where do shallow-focus earthquakes occur?
Shallow-focus earthquakes occur within the upper 70 kilometers of the Earth's crust. These earthquakes are typically more destructive than deep-focus earthquakes because they are closer to the Earth's surface. Shallow-focus earthquakes are often associated with tectonic plate boundaries and faults.
How many earthquakes take place daily?
200
What causes more damage shallow or deep focus earthquakes?
Shallow-focus earthquakes cause more damage than deep-focus earthquakes. This is because shallow-focus earthquakes originate closer to the Earth's surface, which allows the energy to be more concentrated and lead to stronger shaking and more destruction of structures. Deep-focus earthquakes, occurring deeper underground, tend to have their energy dissipate before reaching the surface.
What situation is associated with shear?
Frequent shallow earthquakes
Where do shallow earthquakes occur?
At divergent and transform boundaries.
What situation involves shear?
Frequent shallow earthquakes.
When and where will earthquakes take place?
We can't predict when an earthquake will happen, however: Earthquakes happen when tectonic plates 'slip'.
What is the difference in spreading center earthquakes and subduction zone?
Spreading center earthquakes are always shallow, subduction zone earthquakes can be very deep.Spreading center earthquakes are typically of lower magnitude than subduction zone earthquakes.
Do shallow earthquakes seem to correlate to any particular type of plate boundary and what type of boundary?
Yes, shallow earthquakes are common in regions near transform plate boundaries and divergent plate boundaries. These boundaries are characterized by horizontal slipping and pulling apart of tectonic plates, respectively, which can generate shallow-focus earthquakes.
