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What kind of fault is represented by the eltanin and romanche fracture zones?
The Eltanin and Romanche fracture zones are oceanic transform faults. These types of faults occur at the boundary between two tectonic plates where they slide past each other horizontally. The movement along these faults can cause earthquakes and contribute to the overall plate tectonics process
Galapagos is fracture zone in which ocean?
A volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean
What is a fracture zone in term of continental drift theory?
A fracture zone is a group of "cracks" in the ocean floor that cut across a rift. For example, if you look at a picture of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, you'll see that there are hundreds of smaller fractures in the earth's crust that cut across the ridge. There's a great picture of the Mid-Atlantic Fracture Zone at the link below.
What do we call a fracture zone formed when a layer of rock breaks?
A fracture zone formed when a layer of rock breaks is commonly referred to as a "fault." Faults occur when stress on the rocks exceeds their strength, causing them to fracture and displace. These geological features can lead to earthquakes and are classified into various types based on their movement, such as normal, reverse, and strike-slip faults.
What are the different types of zones?
a zone where volcanic activity or earthquake etc. is happening
What do you call a place where something bad or violent is happening?
A place where something bad or violent is happening is typically known as a "danger zone" or a "troubled area."
Is the Romanche Trench deeper than the Mariannas Trench?
No. The Mariana Trench is the deepest trench in the world. It is located in the Pacific Ocean.
What can happen at a fracture or fault zone?
At a fracture or fault zone, movements of the Earth's crust can occur, leading to earthquakes or seismic activity. These zones can also act as pathways for the movement of fluids such as water or hydrocarbons. Additionally, fault zones can influence the topography of the landscape by creating valleys, mountains, or other geological features.
Where is and what is Eltanin Transform Fault and Fracture Zone?
The Eltanin Transform Fault and Fracture Zone is a series of six or seven dextral transform faults along ~800 km of the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge that offset it ~1600 km. The zone is in the South Pacific, southwest of Easter Island, between 56° S, 145° W and 54.5° S, 118.5° W.
Why are the uppermost 50 meters of a glacier referred to as the zone of fracture?
The zone of fracture experiences tension hen the glacier moves over irregular terrain. This tension results in gaping cracks called crevasses. Crevasses can be 50 meters deep. They are often hidden by snow and make travel across glaciers dangerous.
Will the world end exactly as the clock turns midnight and it becomes December 21st does everyone die time zone by time zone or is the apocalypse happening at local Mayan time?
Yes.
What is a simple fracture and a compound fracture?
a fracture in which skin is intact at site of fracture is a closed fracture or simple fracture whereas compound fracture or an open fracture is a fracture in which the skin is perforated and there is an open wound down to the site of the fracture.
