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What happens when friction between opposute sides of a fault is high?
High friction between opposite sides of a fault can cause stress to build up, leading to a potential earthquake when that stress is released suddenly as the fault slips. This can result in intense shaking and ground displacement along the fault line.
Why earthquake happen?
earth quakes happen because of the fault line. Underneath the suface the plate are moving
Describe how earthquake may occur?
The earth's crust is divided into several major plates, some 50 miles thick, which move slowly and continuously over the earth's interior. Most earthquakes occur as the result of slowly accumulating pressure that causes the ground to slip abruptly along a geological fault plane on or near a plate boundary. The resulting waves of vibration within the earth create ground motion at the surface that vibrates in a very complex manner. The point where the fault first slips is the "focus" or "hypocenter" of the earthquake. A theoretical point on the earth's surface directly above the focus is the "epicenter" of the earthquake. The epicenter of the January 17, 1994 Los Angeles earthquake was located in the city of Northridge in the San Fernando Valley.
What do seismologists use to determine when an earthquake started?
Seismologists use the difference in arrival times of seismic waves at different monitoring stations to determine when an earthquake started. By analyzing this data, they can pinpoint the origin time of the earthquake. Additionally, seismologists use advanced computer algorithms and technology to help refine the accuracy of the timing.
How do faults relate to earthquakes?
A sudden slip on a fault causes earthquakes. When the sides of a fault are pressed together due to stresses on the earth's outer layer, it slips and releases energy in waves that travel along the earth's crust, which causes the shaking during an earthquake.
What is the point called where a fault first slips is called the?
According to wikipedia: An earthquake's hypocenter is the position where the strain energy stored in the rock is first released, and is the point where the faultbegins to rupture
When the ground slips at fault lines the movement the earth undergoes is called?
an earthquake
What is it called at the point where a fault first slips?
According to wikipedia: An earthquake's hypocenter is the position where the strain energy stored in the rock is first released, and is the point where the faultbegins to rupture
When the ground slips at fault lines the movement the earth undergoes is called what?
earthquakes
How does fault produce earthquake?
It suddenly slips when the stress across it becomes too high, which produces a sudden series of shockwaves that radiate in all directions from the fault through the surrounding rock. The earthquake you feel happens when these shockwaves reach the surface.
What is called a sea wave that is created when the seafloor slips after an underwater earthquake?
Its called a Tsunami, Japan just had one and was devastated!
What is the name of a sea wave that is made when the seafloor slips after an underwater earthquake?
Tsunami, also called Kamikazis
A sea wave that is created when the sea floor slips after an underwater earthquake?
The succession of waves is called a tsunami.
What the hanging wall of a fault slips down with respect to the footwall the result is a?
Normal Fault
When the hanging wall of a fault slips down with respect to the footwall the result is a?
A normal fault
What happens when friction between opposute sides of a fault is high?
High friction between opposite sides of a fault can cause stress to build up, leading to a potential earthquake when that stress is released suddenly as the fault slips. This can result in intense shaking and ground displacement along the fault line.
What is a sea wave that is created when a seafloor slips after an underwater earthquake?
A sea wave created when a seafloor slips after an underwater earthquake is called a tsunami. Tsunamis can travel across the ocean, carrying a large amount of energy and causing significant damage when they reach the coast. They are characterized by their long wavelengths and high speed.
