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Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that follow a larger one in the same area. They occur due to the area settling down and getting used to the new state of stress that was brought about by the mainshock.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoit may colapse the support beams that the building have already had weakend by the actuall earthquake, causing them to fall down!
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What are major earthquakes followed by?
Big aftershocks.
What are the smaller earthquakes that occur following the main earthquake?
These are known as aftershocks.
What do you call the vibration which occurs after main earthquake?
The earthquakes after a major earthquake in the same area are called aftershocks.
How many earthquakes will happen?
That's impossible to answer with any sort of accuracy. Most earthquakes have one major event and numerous aftershocks.
How do you keep people safe when earthquakes occur?
A strong earthquake may be followed by weaker, but still potentially dangerous earthquakes called aftershocks. Aftershocks may be potentially more dangerous than other earthquakes of the same intensity because some buildings may have been weakened during the main shock.
Do hurricanes have aftershocks?
No. Aftershocks are a phenomenon that occur only with earthquakes.
Are there going to be aftershocks of the tornado?
Tornadoes don't have aftershocks, earthquakes do.
What are minor earthquakes before large earthquakes called?
They are called aftershocks. Some may be called tremors.
Are smaller earthquakes that immediately follow a major earthquake known as aftershocks?
Yes the smaller earthquakes that immediately follow major earthquakes are known as aftershocks.
Which damaging forces are associated with earthquakes?
aftershocks
What are major earthquakes followed by?
Big aftershocks.
Do tornadoes have aftershocks?
No, you're thinking of earthquakes.
How often do earthquakes have aftershocks?
Aftershocks can occur after an earthquake and their frequency decreases over time. Most large earthquakes have numerous aftershocks in the days, weeks, and even months following the main event. The number of aftershocks and their intensity typically decreases over time.
What word means the shakes that come after the earthquakes?
Aftershocks
Earthquakes that immediately follow a major earthquake shock?
Aftershocks
Is aftershocks one word?
Yes. The term is used for the smaller earthquakes that often follow larger ones, these being called aftershocks.
What are smaller earthquakes after a larger one called?
They are called aftershocks, or tremors.
