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The facetious answer is no. It's impossible for Mercury to have Earthquakes, but it may be possible for it to have a Mercuryquake.
Astrogeologists believe that the tectonic activity needed to produce quakes has occurred on Mercury in the past. There is no evidence of quakes today. Probes are not sent to check this due to a number of reasons.
Recent evidence has shown that Mercury has a molten core which might increase it's chances of having a tectonic quake, but I don't believe this would be anything close to what is felt here on earth and I doubt it would be noticable without instrumentation.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoHi,
To answer your question, I will explain logically.
Let's compare Venus to Earth, venus is smaller, but nearly the size of Earth in comparison.
Earth's volcanoes explode once in about 10-20 minutes. In venus volcanoes explode nearly every 10 seconds, which will make the ground shake, but the definition of a Earthquake is plates sliding and moving past each other. You would have realised that your question states 'Earth' quake. But I guess you mean plates and movement of the ground. To answer your question, yes, there will be 'Earth' quakes.
For furhter questions feel free to E-mail me at tony-z-1@hotmail.com
So far there is no evidence of plate tectonics on Venus, so earthquakes cannot be verified as occurring there.
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∙ 10y agoNo. it is belived tha Venus' crust is too thick for plate tectonics.
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∙ 11y agoShort answer: No.
The interior is cold and almost solid so there is no mantel to move about. So except for the occasional meteor strike...
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Is there evidence of plate tectonics on Venus?
Nope plate tectonics do not exist on Venus.
Which two geological processes appear to have been most important in shaping the present surface of Venus?
volcanoes and tectonics
Which theory describes the motion of earth's crust on its mantle?
plate tectonics=D
How do volcanoes help plate tectonics?
Volcanoes don't help plate tectonics; volcanoes are the result of plate tectonics.
What theory states that plates move around on the athenosphere?
the crust cracks and magma fills in the space
Is there evidence of plate tectonics on Venus?
Nope plate tectonics do not exist on Venus.
Does plate tectonics occur on venus?
No. Plate tectonics are not possible on Venus because the crust is too thick and the upper mantle is not softened by water.
Is volcanic activity on Venus caused by plate tectonics?
No. Scientists believe that the crust of Venus is too thick to support plate tectonics. Volcanic activity is likely driven by hot spots.
Which two geological processes appear to have been most important in shaping the present surface of Venus?
volcanoes and tectonics
Which two geological processes appear to have been the most important in shaping the surface of venus?
volcanoes and tectonics
Contrast the continents of Venus with those of Earth?
Venus only has two continents and they occupy about 8 percent of the surface. Earth's continents occupies about 25 percent of the surface. Venus also does not have any evidence of plate tectonics.
What has the author Catherine L Johnson written?
Catherine L. Johnson has written: 'Bounds on lithospheric thickness on Venus from Magellan gravity and topography data' -- subject(s): Planetary evolution, Data processing, Tectonics, Lithosphere, Venus (Planet), Thickness
How many shield volcanoes are in the world currently?
There are four terrestrial planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Of these, only the Earth really qualifies as "constantly reshaped by plate tectonics."
Which theory describes the motion of earth's crust on its mantle?
plate tectonics=D
What is The theory that describes large scales movements of the lithosphere called?
Plate tectonics
How do volcanoes help plate tectonics?
Volcanoes don't help plate tectonics; volcanoes are the result of plate tectonics.
What theory states that plates move around on the athenosphere?
the crust cracks and magma fills in the space
