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A large crack in the Earth, formed by a river or an earthquake, would be called a canyon, such as the Grand Canyon, formed by the Colorado River. A smaller crack might be called a fissure.

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What is a large crack in the earth formed by a river or earthquake?

A fissure I think, been a long time since I did geography though


What is a large crack in the ground and is formed by a river or a series earthquake?

A large crack in the ground formed by a river is called a gorge or canyon. If it is formed by a series of earthquakes, it is called a fault line or fissure.


What a large crack in the earth formed by a river or earthquakes?

canyon


A large crack in the ground is a?

A large crack in the ground is called a fault which is caused by and earthquake.


A deep crack in the earth's surface?

A deep crack in the earth's surface is known as a fault or a fissure. These cracks can result from tectonic plate movements, volcanic activity, or erosion. They can vary in size from small fractures to large chasms, such as the San Andreas Fault in California.


What are large crack in Earth's crust called?

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An earthquake is related to a crack in the crust called a?

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What is pressure caused by large movements in earth called?

earthquake


Break in the land caused by earth movement?

A fissure is a long crack or opening in the land caused by earth movement, such as an earthquake or tectonic activity. It can range in size from small to large and can pose a hazard to structures and individuals near the area.


What is the large crack in the Earth called?

A large crack in the Earth's crust is commonly referred to as a fissure or a fault line. These cracks can form due to tectonic movements or other geological processes, and they can vary in size depending on the scale of movement.


How did the Chile earthquake tipped the earth?

The Chile earthquake, powerful as it was, was not nearly powerful enough to tilt the earth. If you imagine a large bell in a cathedral and you hit that bell with a spoon, that is about the effect that an earthquake has on the earth as a whole. It caused some MAJOR destruction and caused Chile to pay millions for the damage, and many people were killed or injured.


Where was worlds first earthquake?

My guess is on earth probably in the ocean or on pangea or something. There also was a large earthquake everyday when meteors hit the earth and added to the earths mass to create the planet.