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Seismic waves originate along fault lines because that is an edge of a tectonic plate. Imagine the tectonic plates as pieces of a puzzle. The fault line is the wavy side or edge in the piece and the pieces fit together. Whenever the plates move, they rub against the tectonic plates or puzzle pieces on their sides creating seismic waves.
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Where does an earthquake originate?
they come from angry writting desks that are mocking birds
Where do most of the world's mountains form?
Mountains form along fault lines.
Where are fault lines normally located?
There are thousands of fault lines all over the world. A fault line is a surface trait of a fault. These are described as an intersection line found between the fault plain and the earth's surface.
What is an earthquake belts?
An earthquake belt is a narrow zone on the Earth's surface where most seismic activity occurs. These are usually located at plate boundaries or fault lines.
Can mapping earthquakes help identify faultlines?
Absolutely! There are large concentration of seismic activity (earthquakes) occurring at fault lines which can be used to identify their existence and find their location.
Why is balochistan at risk from earthquake?
because it lies in an active seismic zone.There are numerous fault lines also.
Do heavy trucks cause road damage along fault lines?
it is known that trucks are relly hevey and it sometimes makes a dameage along fault lines
How do earthquakes navigate themselves?
Along fault lines
Where most earthquake's occur?
Along fault lines.
Why doesn't the UK have any tectonic activity?
In very simple terms, the UK has very little seismic activity due to it's location on the Eurasion tectonic plate. If you click this link you'll see the location of the tectonic plates of the Earth. Most seismic activity occurs along the fault lines, where plates converge or submerge. The UK is not located near a fault, so little seismic activity occurs.
Where does an earthquake originate?
they come from angry writting desks that are mocking birds
What are place earthquakes occur?
Anywhere along fault lines.
Where do earthquakes and volcanoes commonly occur?
Along fault lines
Where do volvancoes most likely occur?
along fault lines
Where is the location where earthquakes be likely to occur?
Along fault lines.
What are the dangers of living along the earthquake fault lines?
Death.
Can you predict the part of the US mostly to experience strong earthquakes?
Yes. Earthquakes occur most often along fault lines. There are also many different devices (seismograph) that sense seismic waves and can predict earthquakes.
