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How do particles move in the ground when an earthquake occurs?

During an earthquake, particles in the ground move in a wave-like motion due to the release of energy from the shifting of tectonic plates. This causes the ground to shake, creating seismic waves that propagate through the Earth. The particles move both horizontally and vertically, resulting in the ground shaking in different directions.


What causes the ground to move?

The ground can move due to seismic activity, such as earthquakes caused by the shifting of tectonic plates. It can also move due to landslides, sinkholes, or soil erosion. Other factors like human activities such as mining, construction, or groundwater extraction can also cause the ground to move.


During an earthquake seismic waves move outward from the focus in all directions.?

Yes.


Which seismic wave causes particles in the ground to move perpendicular to the wave's propagation?

S waves, or secondary waves, are transverse seismic waves, meaning that the particles being effected by the wave are moving perpendicular to the wave's propagation.


During an earthquake do seismic waves move outward from the focus in all directions?

Yes, they do.


What causes earthquakes to happen?

Earth's tectonic plates move and seismic waves begin to occur.


What type of seismic waves that arrive at the surface first and move by compressing and expanding the ground like an accordion?

Primary waves (P-waves) are the seismic waves that arrive at the surface first and move by compressing and expanding the ground, similar to an accordion. They are the fastest seismic waves and can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.


What caused the ground to shake so strongly in the christchurch earthquake?

seismic waves Seismic waves are energy that travel through the earth's layers, and are caused by the release of energy from the earthquake. This release of energy causes the crust to move, rip, and tear causing a lot of damage if close to the surface.


What caused the ground to shake so strongly in Christchurch's earthquake?

seismic waves Seismic waves are energy that travel through the earth's layers, and are caused by the release of energy from the earthquake. This release of energy causes the crust to move, rip, and tear causing a lot of damage if close to the surface.


What type of seismic waves that arrived at the surface first and move by compressing and expanding the ground like an accordion are called?

P Wave


What directly causes earthquakes to happen?

Earth's tectonic plates move and seismic waves begin to occur.


What causes the plates to move that make an earthquake?

Earthquakes are caused by the buildup of stress at plate boundaries where tectonic plates are in contact. When the stress exceeds the strength of the rocks, the plates suddenly slip past one another, releasing stored energy in the form of seismic waves that shake the ground. This movement is what causes earthquakes.