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When the shift occurs in the earths crust the energy radiates as what?
When a shift occurs in the Earth's crust, the energy can radiate as seismic waves. These waves travel through the Earth's interior and can be detected and measured by seismographs. Depending on the type of fault movement, the seismic waves produced can be either compressional (P-waves) or shear (S-waves).
What is the earths crust made up of?
The Earth's crust is mainly composed of oxygen, silicon, aluminum, and iron, along with smaller amounts of other elements like calcium, sodium, and potassium. It is divided into oceanic crust, which is thinner and denser, and continental crust, which is thicker and less dense.
Why do isostasy occurs?
equillibrium in earths crust such that the force tending to elevate land masses balance the forces tending to depress land masses equillibrium in earths crust such that the force tending to elevate land masses balance the forces tending to depress land masses
Earths thin rocky outer layer is its .?
crust
Earths crust is mostly made of what iron oxygen or silicon?
Earth's crust is mostly made up of Silicon and Oxygen
What occurs when the earths crust is squeezed into smaller space?
compression
What occurs when Earth's crust is squeezed into smaller space?
compression
What occurs when earth crust is squeezed into a smaller space?
compression
What occurs when then Earth's crust is squeezed into a smaller space?
When Earth's crust is squeezed into a smaller space, it can lead to the creation of mountains through a process called crustal folding. This compression forces the rock layers to fold and uplift, resulting in the formation of mountain ranges. Over time, erosion can further shape these mountains.
When is earths Crust destroyed?
The Earth's crust is destroyed when subduction occurs.
What often occurs along faults or breaks in earths crust where movement occurs?
earthquakes
What is the term for smaller movements of the earths crust that follow an earthquake?
Aftershocks.
Where do most faults occurs?
Most Faults Occur Where The Earths Crust Is Extended
What occurs when rocks layers bend due to stress in the Earths crust?
I found that folding happens
Which formation occurs when magma pushes all the way through the exterior of the earths crust?
volcanic mountain
When the shift occurs in the earths crust the energy radiates as what?
When a shift occurs in the Earth's crust, the energy can radiate as seismic waves. These waves travel through the Earth's interior and can be detected and measured by seismographs. Depending on the type of fault movement, the seismic waves produced can be either compressional (P-waves) or shear (S-waves).
What forces squeezes or pull the rock in earths crust?
The primary forces that act on rocks in Earth's crust are compression and tension. Compression occurs when rocks are squeezed together, often leading to folding and faulting. Tension is when rocks are pulled apart, creating fractures and rifts. These forces are generated by tectonic plate movements and can result in various geological features.
