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What is a earthquack?
An earthquake is when two of the earths' plates shift to release tension between the two.
How is energy of an earthquake stored before the earthquake?
Energy is stored in the form of stress as tectonic plates move and become locked against each other. As the plates continue to move and the stress builds up, the stored energy increases until it reaches a point where the rocks break and release the energy in the form of seismic waves, causing an earthquake.
What occurs when the earths plates grind past each other and form a fault?
When Earth's tectonic plates grind past each other and a fault forms, it can result in an earthquake. The stress built up along the fault is released suddenly, causing the rocks on either side to move. This movement generates seismic waves that we feel as shaking on the surface.
How are colliding plates connected to earthquake activity?
Colliding plates are connected to earthquake activity because the movement of these plates creates stress and pressure along their boundaries. When this stress is released suddenly, it causes the ground to shake, resulting in an earthquake.
If earths plate are always moving why are there no earthquakes all the time?
Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates release stress that has built up over time. The movement of plates is not constant; they can get stuck and then suddenly release energy, causing an earthquake. The majority of earthquakes are also too small to be felt by humans.
How does earthquake causes tsunami?
because it shifs the earths plates
Why you have an earthquake?
the tectonic plates are shifting under the earths surface.
What is a sudden shaking of the earths crust caused by the movement of tectonic plates?
EARTHQUAKE
How does the movement of earths plates cause earthquakes?
The plates rub together causing the rocks to move and it causes the ground to shake forming an earthquake. The more the plates move, the bigger the earthquake number.
What kind of movement occurs when the earths plates push against each other?
earthquake
What occurs when the plates of rock that form Earths surface slide back and forth?
An EarthQuake Accurs
What is the earths surface that is directly above the origin of an earthquake?
the plates under the ground banging together
How is an earhquake started?
An earthquake is started when two plates (which lie under the Earths surface) rub together this creates movement which then sometimes pulls/pushes at the earths surface and creates giant cracks in the earths surface... and that is how an earthquake is started.
Why does japan has lot of earthquake?
Japan is sitting on 2 plates that are below the earths crust. The plates move causing earth quakes when they rub
How do earthqukes form?
The earths crust is split into large pieces called plates. When they move they cause a earthquake.
Is it possible for all the earths tectonic plates to cause one big earthquake?
Yes, but it is highly unlikely.
What does an earthquake's intensity primarily depend on?
The Intensity of an earthquake primarily depends on the force the earths plates collide against each other (the heavier plate would go down wards {oceanic plates} and the lighter plates {the Continental plates} go up up wards) , and that vibrations cause a earthquake.
