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While it is currently unknown, many scientists believe that Mars is broken into tectonic plates. However, due to extended periods of inactivity, the plates froze up, which is probably the reason why there is no volcanic activity on Mars currently. However, there was volcanic activity before due to the number of giant volcanoes such as Olympus Mons.
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How would earth be different if its crust did not move and it lacked tectonic plates?
Its surface would look like that of the Moon, Mars or Mercury all of which do not have tectonic plates and a fixed crust.
Do earthquakes occur on other planets?
Usually, no. Earth is the only planet to have a molten core, which means it's Tectonic plates have something to 'Float' on and move around on. On Mars for example, the core is solid, and there are no tectonic plates, which means earthquakes aren't possible.
Are there earthquakes on Mars?
No, there is not. Algae requires the presence of liquid water, the presence of certain light frequencies and the absence of certain others, and a reasonable carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. Mars has none of these things, has not had them for quite some time (if it ever did at all) and probably never will.
What surface feature would you expect to form if both a hot spot and a tectonic plate are stationary?
A large volcano over the hot spot (ex Olympus Mons on mars)
What direction is the Antarctic plate moving?
it' moving to mars! on the 31 of March it will pack up it's bags and take a rocket into space. apparently it's got friends and family up there. this means the Arctic will become a continent. c ya suckers! ^^^YOUS IS A DUMBA*S BRO:DD
How would earth be different if its crust did not move and it lacked tectonic plates?
Its surface would look like that of the Moon, Mars or Mercury all of which do not have tectonic plates and a fixed crust.
Would earth be different if its crust did not move and it lacked tectonic plates?
Its surface would look like that of the Moon, Mars or Mercury all of which do not have tectonic plates and a fixed crust.
What are the effects of a mars- quake?
BY what it seems you mean earthquake really. But a marsquake or earthquakes on mars don't exist because the planet has no tectonic plates like earth does
Are tectonic plates boundaries the only locations where volcanoes form?
No. About 10% of volcanoes on Earth form at hot spots away from late boundaries. Additionally, the planets Venus and Mars and Jupiter's moon Io have volcanoes but do not appear to have tectonic plates.
Do earthquakes occur on other planets?
Usually, no. Earth is the only planet to have a molten core, which means it's Tectonic plates have something to 'Float' on and move around on. On Mars for example, the core is solid, and there are no tectonic plates, which means earthquakes aren't possible.
In what ways is Mars a dynamic planet?
There are probably no active volcanoes or tectonic plates activity and until recently Mars was considered to be a place where not much changes. However recent observations suggest the climate may be "dynamic". It seems that Mars may have "Ice Ages", a bit like Earth, for example.
When was Moving Mars created?
Moving Mars was created in 1993.
Can weather start Earthquakes?
Well, not really. There are solar flares, so things do change within the sun, but there is no land, no tectonic plates, and therefore no earthquakes in the way we understand them on Earth. There are vibrations within the sun's interior causing the propagation of waves, the study of which is known as Helioseismology but as noted above they are not really comparable to seismic activity on Earth. Please see the related links.
How many pages does Moving Mars have?
Moving Mars has 448 pages.
When was Moving to Mars created?
Moving to Mars was created on 2011-06-26.
Which Terrestrial Planet has the oldest least changing surface?
According to Oklahoma Edition of McDougal Littell Science Grade 7 the Terrestrial Planet that has the oldest least changing surface is Mercury. Mars has wind that carries sand that changes its surface. Venus has volcanoes and tectonic plates that change its surface. We know that Earth has erosion, volcanoes and tectonic plates that change the surface. This leaves Mercury.
How are marsquakes similar to earthquakes?
Mars quakes are caused by its mass and size collapsing in different parts of the planet. and earthquakes are caused by pressure being released between 2 tectonic plates
