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This is usually a result of the Earth's many plates moving about and crashing into one another. Plates are what Earth's crust is divided into, for example, California is on another plate that Maryland.
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Earthquake after shocks?
These are smaller earthquakes that happen after a larger earthquake. We call them after shocks because they always come after and are usually smaller.
Most damage from an earthquake usually occurs?
near the epicenter
Do thunderstorms usually occur before an earthquake?
in some cases it does but no not all the time.
Under what circumstances will earthquake occur?
When slippage and movement of a fault occurs, an earthquake results. A fault is a fracture in the Earth's crust. An earthquake is the vibration of Earth produced by the rapid release of energy, usually along a fault.
What are the casualties of earthquake?
Usually casualties of an earthquake are: Rumbling, Shaking, Windy, and Lots of Rain storm during that time. I'm magicpurple0101 and I'm happy to answer your question!
Are humans responsible for earthquake?
yes humans are responsible
What is responsible for a shaping arch?
earthquake
What is responsible for a sea arch?
earthquake
What is responsible for shaping an arch?
Earthquake
Who is responsible when there is a Tsunami?
An earthquake is responsible 'cause underwater earthquakes cause tsunamis.
What is responsible for shaping a sea arch?
earthquake
Government agency responsible for giving information about earthquake?
A geological survey.
What happens alonge a fault beneath earths surface when an earthquake happens?
If the fault is responsible for the earthquake, there will be movement (displacement) along the fault.
What kind of waves are responsible for all the damage an earthquake cause?
seismic waves
What is the epicentre in an earthquake?
Point on the surface of the Earth that is directly above the source (or focus) of an earthquake. There the effects of the earthquake usually are most severe
Where does an earthquake usually form?
Plate boundaries
Is an earthquake usually caused after a tsanami?
No. It's the other way around. A tsunami can occur as a result of an earthquake.
