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Has this ever been done? It would be irresponsible to try surely. Underground nuclear explosions have been carried out in the past, though now banned at least by the major nations, but they were carried out in stable geologic areas not likely to cause earthquakes.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoAs tectonic plates push against each other, a huge amount of potential energy builds up at the plate boundaries. In other words, potential energy is the energy that is stored in the rock because of tectonic forces, or stress. When the rocks on either side of a fault suddenly shift, the potential energy is released and the ground shakes. When potential energy is released, it changes into kinetic energy. An earthquake is the kinetic energy that is finally released after enough pressure builds up along a fault.
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What Movement of the faults produces which kind of energy waves?
the waves caused by an earthquake are called seismic waves
Which plate boundaries and movements most commonly create earthquakes?
The tectonic plates and the fault lines create movements that most commonly create earthquakes. Earthquakes occur along the fault lines, causing the tectonic plates to shift.
How do earthquakes release the energy of frictional stress?
Earthquakes release the energy of frictional stress in forms of seismic waves.
What did Poseidon use to cause rough seas and earthquakes?
To create rough seas or earthquakes, Poseidon thrusts his trident into the seas or into the ground.
Why is fires the leading cause for earthquakes?
fires are not the leading cause of earthquakes. The earth is covered in massive plates that move around. When these plates rub against each other massive amounts of energy is built up. Earthquakes are the release of this energy.
What Movement of the faults produces which kind of energy waves?
the waves caused by an earthquake are called seismic waves
What is seismic energy?
The energy released in earthquakes
What do seismic waves create?
earthquakes
Which plate boundaries and movements most commonly create earthquakes?
The tectonic plates and the fault lines create movements that most commonly create earthquakes. Earthquakes occur along the fault lines, causing the tectonic plates to shift.
How do earthquakes release the energy of frictional stress?
Earthquakes release the energy of frictional stress in forms of seismic waves.
What do earthquakes release when they occur?
Earthquakes can release an enormous amount of energy. The energy is emitted in the form of seismic waves!
Which is not evidence of geothermal energy?
Earthquakes
How is an earthquakes energy measured?
Magnitude
Vibrations that move through the ground carrying the energy released during an earthquake are called?
in an earthquake, movement along the fault move and break, releasing energy as________
What did Poseidon use to cause rough seas and earthquakes?
To create rough seas or earthquakes, Poseidon thrusts his trident into the seas or into the ground.
Were some earth's landforms create by earthquakes?
yes
When plates scrape by each other it can create an?
earthquakes
