Pressure
An earth quake occures when the underground plates that are near the center of the earth come together, like 2 over-lap, the friction will cause heat, and also when the 2 over-lap, they can crack, which then causes the earth quake. The size of the earth quake all depends on the size of the crack.
Yes, tree roots can make rocks crack through a process called physical weathering. As roots grow, they can exert pressure on surrounding rocks, causing them to crack or break apart. Over time, this can contribute to the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces.
Cracks in rocks of the crust are known broadly as discontinuities. If there is relative movement of the rocks on the two sides of the crack, then it is known as a fault. If there is not then it is known as a joint.
A fault is a break or crack along which rocks move. This movement can result in earthquakes when the accumulated stress is released.
Yes, freezing can cause rocks to crack. When water enters the small crevices in rocks and freezes, it expands, putting pressure on the rock and potentially causing it to crack or break apart. This process, known as frost wedging, is a common form of mechanical weathering.
Rocks
FAULT
sounds like, if the rocks are plates, an earthquake... assuming this "crack" is a fault?? does this help?
A volcano will form at the boundary of two plates moving apart. This is because the two plates moving apart create a crack allowing molten lava to flow up from the mantle.
Magma that turns into lava. A crack in the ground.
the techtonic plates moving, earthquakes mainly happen on the crakes in the techtonic plates like new zealand has quite a few because they are on a crack.
Plants are the organisms which have roots and can crack rocks
An earth quake occures when the underground plates that are near the center of the earth come together, like 2 over-lap, the friction will cause heat, and also when the 2 over-lap, they can crack, which then causes the earth quake. The size of the earth quake all depends on the size of the crack.
the crashing of the plates cause the plates to break and crack
Changes in pressure which can cause rocks to crack is an example of mechanical weathering. It refers to the disintegration and decomposition of rocks.
A fault forms when rock layers slip or slide along a crack. This movement can create an earthquake if the stress becomes too great for the rocks to hold their position.
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