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Explain the difference between magnitude and intensity of an earthquakes?
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The magnitude of an earthquake is the amount of energy released at the source of the earthquake and is measured by a seismograph. Intensity is shaking strength of an earthquake at a particular location.
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What do plate tectonics help explain?
They explain the cause of earthquakes on Earth.
Explain why earthquakes occur?
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The theory of plate tectonics helps to explain what?
The theory of plate tectonics helps to explain how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
What theory helps explain the causes of both earthquakes and volcanos?
Plate tectonics.
Explain the main cause of earthquakes and their effects?
The primary cause of an earthquake is faults on the crust of the earth. The cracks or sudden slips of the land are known as faults or fault planes. The point of origin of the earthquake is inside the earth and is known as the hypocenter. Maximum destruction is caused at the epicenter, the surface above the hypocenter. When there are sudden movements in the various layers of the earth, crust or mantle, concentric waves are produced. These waves are known as seismic waves and are of three types; Primary Waves (P-Waves), Secondary Waves (S-Waves) and Surface Waves (L-Waves). These waves have different patterns of movement. Earthquakes usually have foreshocks and aftershocks. The main earthquake or the one with the maximum magnitude is known as the main shock. Its intensity is calculated by the magnitude of seismic waves, measured with the help of a seismograph. The measurement is taken on the Richter scale.
Explain how a magnitude - 8.0 earthquake could be classified as a low-intensity earthquake?
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Explain how a magnitude 8.0 earthquake could be classified as a low intensity earthquake?
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What do plate tectonics help explain?
They explain the cause of earthquakes on Earth.
Explain why earthquakes occur?
someone please answer this question
Explain why size is the only factor that determines the stars absolute magnitude?
The absolute magnitude is a measure of the star's luminosity hence the smaller the size the less the absolute magnitude.
What statement could explain why earthquakes are not a form of weather?
Weather happens in the sky, earthquakes happen under the ground.
Explain how the boundaries of tectonic plates can be inferred from the location of earthquakes and volcanoes?
no
The therory of plate techtonics helps scientists explain?
Volcanoes and Earthquakes.
Explain how velocity differs from speed?
Speed is the magnitude of velocity (which has a direction as well).
How would you introduce earthquakes in a presintation?
I would introduce earthquakes in a presentation by making poster that shows the layers of the earth including the plates. Along with the poster, I would explain how earthquakes are formed.
How do you explain earthquakes about more than facts?
To explain earthquakes in any reasonable way you must use facts. Relevant personal anecdotal additions may be added for variety but must also be based on fact.
The theory of tectonic plates help to explain?
The theory of plate tectonics helps to explain how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
