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They stop naturally, when the shockwaves subside.
To understand why earthquakes stop it is necessary to understand what causes earthquakes to start in the first place! So here's a bit of background...
Earthquakes are most commonly caused by stress in the earth's crust causing it to change shape or deform. This deformation or change in shape is more correctly known as strain and causes energy to be stored in the deformed rocks (known as elastic strain or elastic potential energy).
When the stress becomes larger than the strength of the rockmass around the fault zone (a fault zone can be thought of very simply as a crack in the earth's crust) the fault ruptures or moves releasing the stored elastic strain energy as seismic waves. Once all the stored energy has been dissipated (or released then the earthquake (and aftershocks) will stop.
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How do earthquakes end?
tectonic plates stop moving
Can earthquakes ever be stopped?
No, they cannot be stopped manually. They stop naturally.
Why can earthquakes not be prevented?
because you cannot stop the earth plates from cracking.
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.
How can utilities be made safer to avoid damage during and after earthquakes?
Often much of the damage during earthquakes comes from fires and flooding caused by damaged utilities. Gas pipes or water mains can be broken during the earthquakes. Flexible joints in the lines can protect them from breakage and automatic shut-off valves can be used to stop gas and water flow.
Can people stop earthquakes or volcanic eruption?
We do not know how to stop earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
Can you stop earthquakes?
No, earthquakes happen on there own. Kind of like how you can't stop tsunamis, tornadoes, or hurricanes.
Does coral stop earthquakes?
No.
Will earthquakes ever stop?
They will Never stop. They are a natural thing, so therefore we cannot do anything about them.
How do earthquakes end?
tectonic plates stop moving
How do you stop the earthquakes in the ninth mission in club penguin?
find Herbert in the cave and stop him
How can people stop earthquakes from happening?
You can warn people sooner before happens, but you can't stop them
Can earthquakes ever be stopped?
No, they cannot be stopped manually. They stop naturally.
Why can earthquakes not be prevented?
because you cannot stop the earth plates from cracking.
What can people do to stop the loss of life in earthquakes and volcanoes?
People can't do anything.
Why is there a frequency of earthquakes and volcanoes?
The reason why is because the tectonic plates never stop moving. When one plate collides with another it causes volcanoes and earthquakes to occur.
Where did Poseidon work?
He resided in the sea. There he could make or stop earthquakes, storms, etc.
