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Tectonic plate boundaries.
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What can happen at a fracture or fault zone?
Shallow Earthquakes may happen.
What do overlapping contour lines indicate?
MAy be Waterfall..........
What four types of plate movements can cause earthquakes?
There are three types of plate movements that can cause earthquakes. Lateral, convergent, and divergent.
Why earthquakes cause more damage than others?
The biggest earthquakes do not always cause the most damage if they strike unpopulated areas, or areas where the local infrastructure was built to withstand severe earthquakes. Also some big earthquakes may be high in intensity, but very short in duration, causing less damage.
What is the highest magnitude in history of earthquakes?
The highest magnitude earthquake was a 9.5 in Chile on May 22, 1960.
Why are earthquakes most likely to happen in japan and moscerate?
The Japanese archipelago is located in an area where several continental and oceanic plates meet. This is the cause of frequent earthquakes and the presence of many volcanoes and hot springs across Japan. If earthquakes occur below or close to the ocean, they may trigger tidal waves (tsunami).
What are abnormal results for a polysomnography test?
Abnormal transitions in stages of sleep may indicate narcolepsy. Reduced air flow and low blood oxygenation, may indicate apnea or hypopnea. Frequent movement of limbs indicates periodic limb movement.
When does a volcano eruption begin?
A volcanic eruption starts with the build up of pressure in the magma chamber. A bulge in the crater may indicate a impending eruption. Earthquakes may also precede an eruption.
Where was the source of the earthquake that hit Japan on May 11 2011?
well it happened on how all earthquakes form. The tectonic plates move under the earth causing an earthquake. Japan is right near a plate line so frequent large earthquakes happen in this country.
How is the strength of earthquakes related to how often they occur?
It is related, the more magnitude/strenght they have the less they occur. 8.0 earthquakes only happen 1 time (average) per year but the 2.0-2.9 happen about 365,000 times a year!
Do extreme heat waves indicate a global problem or are they part of a normal weather pattern?
It depends. Extreme heat waves ar bound to occur with or without climate change, but they may be rare. The question to address is whether extreme heat waves are becoming more frequent. If they are, that may indicate a problem. If they are becoming more common in places around the world, it may indicate a global problem.
How many earthquakes occur in china every year?
Japan gets tons of earthquakes, about one every year, because of Japan's position. Japan sits on a subduction zone, meaning plates slide under another causing friction and earthquakes. Sometimes, Japan will get a tsunami caused by their frequent earthquakes.
What dosage of milk of magnesia should you take for heartburn?
30ml Also keep in mind that frequent use of antacids may indicate a need for treatment of an ulcer, which may require both antibiotics and anti-acid medications from your physician.
What ocean motion occurs from earthquakes?
Earthquakes in the ocean may cause tsunamis.
What is the seismic gap?
The theory predicting the relative size and frequancy of earthquakes in a given area, depending on the size and frequency of other earthquakes that have accured in that area. Example:- areas that have experianced many small earthquakes may not ever be likely to experience a large one, although, areas that with go long periods of time without having an earthquake are quite likely to have a large one.
Why is there aftershock's after earthquakes?
Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that follow a larger one in the same area. They occur due to the area settling down and getting used to the new state of stress that was brought about by the mainshock.
What does it mean if a person blinks a lot while talking?
Frequent blinking while talking could indicate nervousness, stress, or discomfort. It may also be a sign of trying to gather thoughts or process information.
