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Why is an earthquake less likely to happen at the center of the earths crust?
Because earthquakes are the result of two plates rubbing together. For example, if two plates are being forced into each other they may create what is called a subduction zone. One plate will be forced underneath the other. This quite obviously will cause some friction and maybe even some lifting of one of the plates. once the force becomes large enough to overcome that friction the plates will slip. An earthquake is what we feel on the surface when that happens. As to why they are not likely to happen in the center of the earths crust, The shock waves from this type of event will dissipate in the earth long before they get there.
Which areas are most unlikely to suffer an earthquake?
Earthquakes happen everywhere, but they're more frequent in some areas then others. It's quicker to explain where Earthquakes happen and let you work out where they're less likely to happen. Earthquakes are most common at tectonic plate boundaries, that is, where different plates meet. The largest events usually happen where two plates are colliding. About 90% of the world's earthquakes happen along the ring of fire. The ring of fire is roughly where the Pacific Ocean is near to or touches land. It's caused by tectonic plate movement/collisions.
When do earhtquakes happen?
Earthquakes happen when there is a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, typically caused by the movement of tectonic plates. This movement creates seismic waves that can result in shaking of the ground. Earthquakes can occur at any time but are more likely in seismically active regions.
When do earthquakes usually occur?
I believe there is evidence that they tend to occur in a given location when that location is under greatest tidal stress. The point around which the earth and moon orbit is within the body of the earth, so that tidal stresses would be changing, and constantly following this rapidly moving point. This point is called the Center of Mass, or in some cases the Center of Gravity. It is also sometimes called the Barycenter.
Why are earthquakes more likely to happen in some parts of the world than others?
It has to do with stress in the earth's crust. There are more earthquakes where there is more stress. Most of this occurs at the boundaries between the tectonic plates as they slowly grind against each other.
Why are earthquakes less likely to happen at the centers of the earth?
they are less likely to happen at the center of Earth's plates because the plates collide in the front or in the back and unless a plate is the middl3e and another is moving to its center it well most likey not hit its center.
Why is an earthquake less likely to happen at the center of the earths crust?
Because earthquakes are the result of two plates rubbing together. For example, if two plates are being forced into each other they may create what is called a subduction zone. One plate will be forced underneath the other. This quite obviously will cause some friction and maybe even some lifting of one of the plates. once the force becomes large enough to overcome that friction the plates will slip. An earthquake is what we feel on the surface when that happens. As to why they are not likely to happen in the center of the earths crust, The shock waves from this type of event will dissipate in the earth long before they get there.
Why are earthquakes and volcanoes more likely to happen in the ocean?
The Earth is 70% ocean.
When are earthquakes most likely to happen?
When the tectonic plates move underneath the continents.
Where on the Earth's crust are earthquakes most likely to happen?
near the plate boundaries
Where and when is a earthquake most likely to occur?
Fat lady falls causing a sevre shake in the earth's core
Do earthquakes happen near the equator?
Yes, earthquakes can happen near the equator. The occurrence of earthquakes is not limited to specific regions and can happen anywhere along tectonic plate boundaries, including those near the equator. The factors that contribute to earthquakes, such as plate movement and interactions, can be present in equatorial regions.
Why are map showing locations of past earthquakes useful to scientists?
Earthquakes happen when the Earth's crust shifts violently. So if we know that an earthquake has happened in California, then scientist know that the crust under California is unstable, therefore making earthquakes more likely to happen there. Earthquakes can happen anywhere, but the tend to happen repeatedly in certain spots
Are earthquakes most likely to happen around deltas?
No. Earthquakes generally happen near boundaries between tectonic plates. These geologically active areas do not favor the formation of river deltas.
Where do earthquakes occur mostly at?
yo momma hahahahahahah jk it's in faults and transform boundries.
Do earthquakes happen on sunny days?
Earthquakes can happen during any weather, an earthquake is essentially when 2 tectonic plates collide. This means that their most likely to occur after a tsunami, they can occur doing any weather though.
What reason that strong earthquakes are more likely to happen in seismic gaps?
because pressure builds up in these places
