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Does an earthquake always occur where there is a build up of friction along a fault?
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Why are earthquake proof building hard to make?
They cost a lot of money to build.
What are long range earthquake forecasts based upon?
the build up on accumulation of pressure .
Why do scientists think that seismic gaps are areas where future earthquakes are likely to occur?
Most earthquakes occur as a result of "stick-slip" behavior. As two plates move past each other they stick to each other along the fault and build up stress. Eventually the plates slip along part of the fault, releasing that stress as an earthquake. The longer part of a plate goes without an earthquake, the more stress builds up, and the more energy is available for a large earthquake. Scientists think these seismic gaps are areas where the plates have been stuck for a long time and so have built up stress for a very large earthquake.
What can happen on the earths surface when rocks along a fault move slowly?
The movement of earth's crust along a fault is called a transform fault. At a transform fault, the plates slide past each other and crust is neither destroyed nor created. If there geological structures don't "slip" easily, energy can build up as the plates try to slide past each other. Eventually the "stuck" parts of the fault will fail and the energy stored there will be released quickly in a seismic event. An earthquake can result.
How can an earthquake be stopped by destroying a house or factory?
They build special house to stop the earthquakes destroying them. this question was done WRT.
An earthquake always occurs where there is a build up of friction along a fault.?
yes
What Stress will build until an earthquake occurs if friction along a fault is?
The mechanism for stress to be released from friction along a fault is known as elastic rebound. Vibrations occur when rocks elastically return to their original shape causing damage from the seismic waves being sent out.
How do geologists collect data on friction along the sides of faults?
Geologists study the types of movement that occurs along faults. How rocks move along a fault depends on how much friction there is between the sides of the fault. Friction is the force that opposes the motion of one surface as it moves across another surface. Friction exists because surfaces are not perfectly smooth.Along parts of some faults, the rocks on both sides of the fault slide by each other without much sticking. Therefore stress does not build up, and big earthquakes are unlikely. Along many faults, the rocks lock together. In this case, stress increases until it is large enough to overcome the friction force. Stress builds up until an earthquake occurs.
The build-up of what has been used to try to predict earthquakes?
The build-up of strains and stresses along earthquake fault lines has been used to try to predict earthquakes. It's measured by such scientific equipment as creepmeters, global positioning systems, laser light, magnetometers, and strainmeters that coordinate the use of the seismometer and the seismograph. The measures warn of the presence of underground vibrations, the movement of the earth's soil and crust, the modifications to magnetic field activity, and the disruption of light beam transmissions that are part of the earthquake experience.
How do earthquake prone countries prepare for earthquakes?
they use earthquake kits, MEDCs build earthquake proof buildings and use earthquake proof tables.
Is it possible to build earthquake buildings?
yes
How do you build an earthquake safe spaghetti structure?
make it
What does friction cause to build up?
static electricity
How do you build a skyscraper so that it will survive an earthquake?
make it out of jello
What kinds of plans could be developed to limit earthquake damage in the future?
you can try to build under ground walls with won't stop a earthquake but it will slow down the earthquake so it will weaken the earthquake. ?
Why are earthquake proof buildings only found in some earthquake prone areas?
Earthquake proof buildings are more expensive to build. Some people do not have the extra money.
How would you build a house for an earthquake area?
make it stronger by Malcolm
