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An earthquake happens when the plates below the earth get stuck and then unjam. Think of trying to push a door open with all of your might, and then it budges and you accidentally throw yourself into the other room.
To protect yourself, you should go in a doorway or under a table. A doorway is better.
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What are the three types of earhquakes?
The three types of earthquakes are tectonic earthquakes, volcanic earthquakes, and collapse earthquakes. Tectonic earthquakes are the most common and are caused by the movement of earth's plates. Volcanic earthquakes occur in association with volcanic activity, while collapse earthquakes happen in underground mines and caverns.
What percentage of earthquakes happens in the ring of fire area?
the ring of fire is a chain of volcanoes, but I recall hearing somewhere around 80%
Why did Poseidon make earthquakes?
In Greek mythology, Poseidon was the god of the sea and earthquakes. Earthquakes were seen as a result of his temper and rage. Poseidon's use of his trident to shake the earth symbolized his ability to create earthquakes.
What happens when two plates are moving horizontally past each other?
When two plates are moving horizontally past each other, they slide past in opposite directions. This sliding motion is known as a transform boundary. Friction between the plates can build up stress, which is eventually released in the form of earthquakes.
Why do you experience earthquakes?
People experience earthquakes because the earth's massive tectonic plates below the earth's surface temporarily move around and collide into eachother. When this happens, the land that we built on top of the plates moves as well, witch results in buildings crumbling and roads splitting. They are not pleasant, but thankfully, earthquakes only happen near the earth's plate boundaries which are located around the pacific, so those that live in North America are not effected by earthquakes.
What happens when earthquakes generate tsunamis?
Japan
What happens to earth when earthquakes happen?
plate rub against each other to cause an earthquakes
Do earthquakes happen in the Amazon rainforest?
yes, it happens
How do you have earthquakes?
siesmic waves are sent and an earthquake happens.
Where and when earthquakes happened in India?
it mostly happens in epicenter of the india it happens because of pollution.
What statement could explain why earthquakes are not a form of weather?
Weather happens in the sky, earthquakes happen under the ground.
How many earthquakes happens in 15 seconds?
In Fifteen seconds 21 earthquakes happen it depends if its night or day
What happens when two contients collide?
Earthquakes and mountain building.
What are caused because of earthquakes?
Earthquake happens when there is alote of friction held in the ground, if there is alote the friction will release quick, when it releases an earthquake happens. if you live on the Canadian shield you are safe from earthquakes
Do earthquakes happen in deciduous forests?
Yes tectonic plate movement happens everywhere. So earthquakes can happen anywhere.
What happens when two ocean palates meet?
Earthquakes, tsunamis, tornados
What happens to the mantle rock as you go deeper into the mantle?
earthquakes and volcanoes
