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Would a strong or light earthquake be more likely to happen along a major fault where there have not beenmany recent earthquakes?
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∙ 12y ago
The description suggests that elastic strain energy may be building up on the fault. This occurs if the fault is not free to move. This energy is dissipated by earthquakes. If non have occurred and this energy is continuing to be stored then the longer the time period since an earthquake, the larger / stronger the potential earthquake. I know this makes no sense but whatever
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 12y agoMore than likely light because since there hasn't been any recently
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Why would an earthquake most likely happen in California than Illinois?
Because California has a transform boundary which is a source of earthquakes.
Why are map showing locations of past earthquakes useful to scientists?
Earthquakes happen when the Earth's crust shifts violently. So if we know that an earthquake has happened in California, then scientist know that the crust under California is unstable, therefore making earthquakes more likely to happen there. Earthquakes can happen anywhere, but the tend to happen repeatedly in certain spots
Where is earthquakes most likely to occur?
earthquakes are most likely to occur on the rim of tectonic plates
Why the stronger the earthquake the greater the loss of life?
cause earthquakes happen a few seconds up to minutes and the aftermath or aftershocks could collapsed buildings destroy homes create tsunamis or volcanoes cause of the impact of earthquakes
Why is it less likely to get an earthquake in Chicago Illinois?
Chicago is not on a fault line so there can't be earthquakes.
Where and when is a earthquake most likely to occur?
Fat lady falls causing a sevre shake in the earth's core
Why would an earthquake most likely happen in California than Illinois?
Because California has a transform boundary which is a source of earthquakes.
What would happen if there was an earthquake in Florida?
Everyone would scream and most likely die, for there have never been earthquakes in Florida.
What are 3 facts about earthquakes?
Top 10 Facts About Earthquakes! Earthquakes usually happen on the edge of tectonic plates. ... Earthquakes occur when the plates get stuck but keep trying to move! ... Before an earthquake foreshocks might occur. ... After an earthquake aftershocks are likely to happen. ... The shockwaves that travel through the ground are called seismic waves.
Why are map showing locations of past earthquakes useful to scientists?
Earthquakes happen when the Earth's crust shifts violently. So if we know that an earthquake has happened in California, then scientist know that the crust under California is unstable, therefore making earthquakes more likely to happen there. Earthquakes can happen anywhere, but the tend to happen repeatedly in certain spots
Do earthquakes happen on sunny days?
Earthquakes can happen during any weather, an earthquake is essentially when 2 tectonic plates collide. This means that their most likely to occur after a tsunami, they can occur doing any weather though.
Did scientists know the earthquake in japan was going to happen?
Probably not, but they did know that japan is on the ring of fire (the border between two plates) so earthquakes are more likely to happen.
Where are earthquakes mosty likely to originate?
where the fault is at or the epicenter which is not where the earthquake starts it is the focus where the earthquake starts
Why is Idaho most likely to have an earthquake?
Yes, there is a possibility of an earthquake in any state but some are less likely to have earthquakes than others.
What is the measurement of how likely an area is to have damaging earthquakes called?
earthquake hazard
Would a strong earthquake be more likely to occur along a fault where few earthquakes have happened recently or along a fault where several minor earthquakes have happened recently explain?
it is more likely to have a strong earthquake where few recent earthquakes have happened
What causes an earthquake and how you know weather it is likely to happen in a particular location?
It is when two tectonic plates collide and they rubs, this causes the rubble which you get from the earthquake. You only get earthquakes if your country is in between a tectonic plate or on the tectonic plate.
