answersLogoWhite

0

No, there is no way for a shuttle launch to cause an earthquake. They are very loud, but while they are close to the ground, a huge amount of water is poured under the flame. The white you see is steam, not smoke! This water keeps the rocket from destroying its pad, let alone causing earthquakes!

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Astronomy

When did the Space Ship Challenger crash?

The Space Shuttle Challenger was destroy on January 28th 1986 on Launching Complex 39 Pad B at the Kennedy Space Center. It was 73 second after lift off that killed all seven crew members that including a teacher


How does a space shuttle cause friction?

A space shuttle still has to leave the atmosphere, we aren't building them in space. While leaving the atmosphere a space shuttle causes a lot of friction as it rubs against the air on the way up.


What was the cause of the Columbia space shuttle disaster?

The Columbia space shuttle disaster was caused by damage done to left wing of the Columbia. It occurred only 81.9 seconds after the departing. The culprit was a separation of insulation foam.


What creates the heat while a space shuttle is leaving the atmosphere?

Friction between the space shuttle and the atmosphere generates heat during reentry. The high speeds at which the shuttle travels cause air molecules to compress and heat up, leading to the fiery heat shield protecting the spacecraft.


Why don't space shuttle astronaut in orbit hit their heads on the ceiling of the falling shuttle?

Space shuttle astronauts in orbit do not hit their heads on the ceiling because they are in a state of free fall, experiencing microgravity. In this condition, both the astronauts and the shuttle are falling towards Earth at the same rate, creating the sensation of weightlessness. As a result, they float inside the shuttle and are not subject to the forces that would normally cause them to collide with surfaces.

Related Questions

When the NASA space shuttle quit?

NASA space shuttle quit cause the wanted to make and improve there shuttle before use of them


When did the Space Ship Challenger crash?

The Space Shuttle Challenger was destroy on January 28th 1986 on Launching Complex 39 Pad B at the Kennedy Space Center. It was 73 second after lift off that killed all seven crew members that including a teacher


How does a space shuttle cause friction?

A space shuttle still has to leave the atmosphere, we aren't building them in space. While leaving the atmosphere a space shuttle causes a lot of friction as it rubs against the air on the way up.


What was the cause of the Columbia space shuttle disaster?

The Columbia space shuttle disaster was caused by damage done to left wing of the Columbia. It occurred only 81.9 seconds after the departing. The culprit was a separation of insulation foam.


Why are space shuttle speeds necessary?

in order not to stop plummet to earth vaporize and cause small scale Armageddon


What creates the heat while a space shuttle is leaving the atmosphere?

Friction between the space shuttle and the atmosphere generates heat during reentry. The high speeds at which the shuttle travels cause air molecules to compress and heat up, leading to the fiery heat shield protecting the spacecraft.


Why don't space shuttle astronaut in orbit hit their heads on the ceiling of the falling shuttle?

Space shuttle astronauts in orbit do not hit their heads on the ceiling because they are in a state of free fall, experiencing microgravity. In this condition, both the astronauts and the shuttle are falling towards Earth at the same rate, creating the sensation of weightlessness. As a result, they float inside the shuttle and are not subject to the forces that would normally cause them to collide with surfaces.


What Space shuttle exploded on take off in 1986?

The Space Shuttle that exploded on takeoff in 1986 was the Challenger. This tragic event occurred on January 28, 1986, resulting in the loss of all seven crew members on board. It was later determined that the cause of the explosion was a failure in the O-rings sealing the shuttle's solid rocket boosters.


Do earthquakes have a geologic meteorological or human cause?

Earthquakes have a geological cause.


Do tsunamis cause earthquakes?

Earthquakes are one (but not the only) cause of tsunamis.


What was the cause of the challenger expolsion?

The Challenger Explosion was caused by an external tank explosion. The space shuttle broke apart due to gasses mixing in the external fuel tank. The shuttle exploded and the space shuttle was torn apart.


Do lightning cause Earthquakes?

Lightning does not directly cause earthquakes. Earthquakes are typically caused by the movement of tectonic plates or volcanic activity. Lightning is a discharge of atmospheric electricity within a thunderstorm that does not have an impact on the Earth's crust to cause earthquakes.