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Is divergent plate movement associated with the strongest earthquakes?
Although earthquakes can occur anywhere on the planet with little or no warning, the strongest earthquakes occur near the plate boundaries, as the plates converge (collide), diverge (move away from another)
Shallow focus earthquakes are associated with which type of plate boundary?
Shallow focus earthquakes are associated with divergent and transform plate boundaries. These earthquakes typically occur within the top 70 kilometers of the Earth's crust and are caused by the movement of tectonic plates against each other.
Do thunderstorms usually occur before an earthquake?
Thunderstorms and earthquakes are caused by different phenomena and are not usually directly related. Thunderstorms are caused by unstable atmospheric conditions, while earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates in the Earth's crust. However, some studies suggest that changes in atmospheric conditions associated with thunderstorms may trigger small and shallow earthquakes.
Would the most violent earth quacks be associated with spreading centers or subduction zones?
The most violent earthquakes are generally associated with subduction zones where tectonic plates collide and one is forced beneath the other. These subduction zones can produce very large and destructive earthquakes, such as the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Spreading centers, on the other hand, usually produce smaller earthquakes due to the gradual separation of tectonic plates.
Which of the lower 48 US states is most commonly associated with earthquakes - Washington or California?
California is most commonly associated with earthquakes in the lower 48 US states. California sits along the San Andreas Fault, a major tectonic boundary that is known for producing large earthquakes. Washington also experiences earthquakes, but they are less frequent and severe compared to California.
Do tsunami s have aftershocks?
No, tsunamis do not have aftershocks. Aftershocks are typically associated with earthquakes and are smaller earthquakes that follow the main event. Tsunamis are large ocean waves usually triggered by underwater earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions.
What are earthquakes associated with?
Faults
What is the type of movement that is usually associated with the weakest earthquake?
Well, the weakest earthquakes form at divergent boundaries, therefore, weaker earthquakes form where plates pull apart from each other
What are seismic waves associated with?
Seismic waves are associated with earthquakes.
The term epicentre is associated with?
earthquakes
What catastrophic event are faults associated with?
Earthquakes.
Is divergent plate movement associated with the strongest earthquakes?
Although earthquakes can occur anywhere on the planet with little or no warning, the strongest earthquakes occur near the plate boundaries, as the plates converge (collide), diverge (move away from another)
What situation is associated with shear?
Frequent shallow earthquakes
Earthquakes usually begin deep in the ground?
yes earthquakes do
What two natural disaster are commonly associated with the movements of plates?
Earthquakes and tsunamis.
Where the most earthquakes?
there are usually alot of earthquakes/volcanic eruptions in Italy.
What are two types of hazards that are associated with volcanoes?
Earthquakes and eruptions.
