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Earthquakes can occur anywhere in the world. Major earthquakes usually only occur along fault boundaries like the San Andreas Fault running through California. When the plates move past each other they get stuck, when they start to strain and suddenly release all that energy, it is released in the form of shaking, therefore an earthquake.
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When did the earthquakes start happening?
Earthquakes have been occurring for millions of years due to the movement of tectonic plates in the Earth's crust. The specific start date of earthquakes cannot be pinpointed as they have been a natural occurrence throughout geological history.
Why do we have earthquakes?
earthquakes are start when two plates start to rub next to each other and the country on top starts to move there a earthquakes all around the world .
When did they start recording earthquakes?
The first recording of earthquakes dates back to the late 19th century. The first seismograph was developed in 1880 by John Milne in England, which enabled the accurate measurement of seismic activity.
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.
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.
Are earthquakes good to the ocean?
Wow some earthquakes start in the ocean
Can Earthquakes start on land?
Yes. Most do start on land
How do tsunamy start?
Earthquakes in or near the ocean start tsunamis.
What can a earthquakes affects are?
the plates underground start to shake
Are there earthquakes in the water?
Earthquakes IN the water? No. Earthquakes UNDER the water, yes - underwater earthquakes cause most of the Tsunamis, including the one that hit Indonesia a couple of years ago. Yes There are earthquakes under the water; many of them start there.
Do earthquakes start at the epicenter?
Yes earthquakes start at the epicentre and in waves the energy ripples out across continents giving us the shaking feeling like an earthquake is happening.
Why do earthquakes start at all?
That heat from the earth's mantle causes the tectonic or lithospheric plates of the earth's crust to move away or toward each other is the reason why earthquakes start.
When did the earthquakes start happening?
Earthquakes have been occurring for millions of years due to the movement of tectonic plates in the Earth's crust. The specific start date of earthquakes cannot be pinpointed as they have been a natural occurrence throughout geological history.
How were earthquakes predicted in ancient times?
animals would start to leave.
What is it called when earthquakes start below Earth's surface?
All earthquakes occur underground, the exact place where the earthquake starts underground is called the Focus. The location where the earthquake first hits the surface of the earth is called the Epicenter! Hope I helped!
How does the birth of a tidal wave begin?
they start by small earthquakes under water
Do earthquakes start under the sea or ground?
either. depends on where the fault line is
