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Earthquake foci can be used to mark the earths plate boundaries . The movement along the plate boundary causes the earthquake. Knowing where the foci is can help predict future earthquakes in that scientists can monitor the area for shifts in the plates.

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Earthquake foci can be used to mark the boundries of what earth features?

Earthquake foci can be used to mark the boundaries of tectonic plate boundaries, as earthquakes often occur along these boundaries due to the movement of plates. They can also indicate the location of faults, fractures in the Earth's crust where tectonic stresses are released through seismic activity.


Where is the primary body in the elliptical orbit of the maverick weather satellite?

The primary body, earth, is at the foci point closest to the pedigree. At the pedigree the radius is shorter than it is at the apogee.


How are faults and epicenters related?

The violent shaking and destruction associated with earthquakes are the result of rupture and slippage along fractures in Earth's crust called faults. Larger quakes result from the rupture of larger fault segments. The origin of an earthquake occurs at depths between 5 and 700 kilometers, at the focus(foci = a point). The point at the surface directly above the focus is called the epicenter.


What is the oval shaped path by the earth to sun?

The oval-shaped path followed by Earth as it orbits around the Sun is called an ellipse. It is a type of geometric shape that is somewhat similar to a stretched-out circle, with the Sun located at one of the foci of the ellipse.


Why do earthquakes that cause the most damage usually have shallow foci's?

Earthquakes with shallow foci are usually more damaging because their seismic energy doesn't have to travel far to reach the Earth's surface, leading to stronger ground shaking. This can result in more destruction of buildings, infrastructure, and landscapes in populated areas near the epicenter. Additionally, shallow earthquakes have a more direct impact on the surface, making them more destructive compared to deeper earthquakes.

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Earthquake foci can be used to mark the boundries of what earth features?

Earthquake foci can be used to mark the boundaries of tectonic plate boundaries, as earthquakes often occur along these boundaries due to the movement of plates. They can also indicate the location of faults, fractures in the Earth's crust where tectonic stresses are released through seismic activity.


What is the meaning of depth of foci of earthquake?

The depth of foci of an earthquake refers to the distance from the Earth's surface to the point within the Earth where the earthquake originates, known as the focus or hypocenter. This depth can significantly influence the earthquake's impact; shallower foci typically result in more intense surface shaking and damage, while deeper foci may produce less noticeable effects. Understanding the depth of foci helps seismologists assess seismic hazards and predict the potential damage in affected areas.


How are earthquake foci distribution relative to plate boundary?

Earthquake foci are primarily located along plate boundaries where tectonic plates interact. The distribution of earthquake foci is concentrated along transform, convergent, and divergent plate boundaries due to the intense tectonic forces and movements in these regions. The foci can also occur within plates, known as intraplate earthquakes, but are generally less common than those along plate boundaries.


The distribution patterns of measured earthquake foci depths beneath various convergent plate boundaries that have active volcanic arcs are interpreted as what?

The foci basically outline or emanate from the subducting slab (plate). Multiple foci locations can be used to tell the degree of dip/position of the subducting slab. The distribution patterns also give depth at which melting of slab occurs because earthquakes don't emanate from a partially melted slab, so the deepest earthquake may indicate last solid state of slab.


Does the shape of the earthquake focus pattern support the theory of plate tectonics?

Earthquakes are most common above boundaries between the tectonic plates. If a map is taken and then earthquake patterns marked on it, the clear shapes of the tectonic plates can be seen, out lined by the earthquake markers. (the clear shapes of the tectonic plates...that's actually kind of a cool rhyme...)


What would you expect to find in a subduction zone?

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What is the foci of an eclipse?

The foci of an eclipse refer to the two points within the elliptical orbit of the Moon where the Earth is located at the time of the eclipse. These points define where the alignment between the Sun, Earth, and Moon occurs, leading to either a solar or lunar eclipse.


Is the sun located in one of the foci of the earths orbit?

No, the sun is located at one of the two foci of Earth's elliptical orbit, not in the exact center.


What does focus mean in a earthquake?

The difference between the epicentre and the focus of earthquakes is this:The focus of the earthquake is where the actual earthquake occurred and the epicentre is on the ground directly above the focus. The epicentre is used to say where the earthquake was in relation to places near where it occurred.Hope this helped :)


The velocities of seismic waves traveling from earthquake foci?

The velocities of seismic waves traveling from earthquake foci depend on the type of waves and the properties of the material they travel through. For example, P waves are faster than S waves because they are compressional waves that can travel through both solids and liquids. The speed of seismic waves can also give information about the nature and structure of the Earth's interior.


The sun is located at one of the two in the shape of Earth's orbital path.?

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Where is the primary body in the elliptical orbit of the maverick weather satellite?

The primary body, earth, is at the foci point closest to the pedigree. At the pedigree the radius is shorter than it is at the apogee.