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.
Big aftershocks.
These are known as aftershocks.
The earthquakes after a major earthquake in the same area are called aftershocks.
That's impossible to answer with any sort of accuracy. Most earthquakes have one major event and numerous aftershocks.
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.
Tornadoes don't have aftershocks, earthquakes do.
No. Aftershocks are a phenomenon that occur only with earthquakes.
Yes the smaller earthquakes that immediately follow major earthquakes are known as aftershocks.
No, tsunamis do not have aftershocks. Aftershocks are typically associated with earthquakes and are smaller earthquakes that follow the main event. Tsunamis are large ocean waves usually triggered by underwater earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions.
Minor earthquakes that precede larger earthquakes are typically referred to as foreshocks. These smaller tremors can occur before a main earthquake event and provide a warning sign of potential larger seismic activity.
Big aftershocks.
No, you're thinking of earthquakes.
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.
Aftershocks. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur in the same area as the initial strong earthquake. They can continue for days, weeks, or even months after the main event.
The smaller earthquakes that immediately follow a major earthquake shock are called aftershocks. Aftershocks occur as the Earth's crust adjusts in response to the initial earthquake. These aftershocks can be nearly as powerful as the main quake.
Aftershocks
Yes. The term is used for the smaller earthquakes that often follow larger ones, these being called aftershocks.