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Yes, tectonic plates can cause faults through their movement and interactions. When plates collide, pull apart, or slide past each other, the stress can exceed the strength of the rocks, leading to fractures or faults. These faults can result in earthquakes when the accumulated energy is released. Thus, the dynamics of tectonic plates are a primary driver of fault formation.
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What does it mean when tectonic plates slip?
Shifting,sliding,diverging ,converging etc . of tectonic plates.
What type of tectonic plates move in opposite but parallel directions along a fault line?
The plates with a transforming boundary. These will create different "landmarks" such as lakes (if the edges have a curve), valleys, rivers, and abandoned riverbeds.
How many tectonic plates do we have?
there are 7 huge plates but dozens of smaller plates
Do moving tectonic plates cause tsunamis?
Tsunamis are often caused by earthquakes in the sea. Earthquakes are caused by moving tectonic plates. So, indirectly, yes. See the related question below for more information on the causes of tsunami.
What is the name of the force that is causing movement at the this fault?
The force that is causing movement at this fault is called tectonic force. These forces are generated by the movement and interaction of the Earth's tectonic plates.
Earthquakes occur mainly allong the edges of?
Tectonic plates and fault lines created by the movement of tectonic plates.
What is fault of earthquake?
Tectonic plates
How are fault line formed?
by tectonic plates
What does plates do?
Tectonic plates are sections of the Earth's crust, which float on the mantle beneath the crust. You can see where plates end at fault lines, like the San Andreas fault line in the USA, These plates are constantly shifting, and if they collide, the shockwave can cause an earthquake and/or Tsunami
What is the similarity between a fault and a fault zone?
A fault is where to tectonic plates meet but a fault zone is the area around a fault.
What does it mean when tectonic plates slip?
Shifting,sliding,diverging ,converging etc . of tectonic plates.
What is a fault on a map?
A fault line is the boundary between two tectonic plates; fault lines do not ordinarily appear on maps.
Do convection current in oceans cause tectonic plates to move?
No, convection currents in the upper mantle cause tectonic plates to move.
How do tectonic plates cause contenitial drift?
Because tectonic plates move, therefore if the continent is on it, it moves with it!
What type of tectonic plates move in opposite but parallel directions along a fault line?
The plates with a transforming boundary. These will create different "landmarks" such as lakes (if the edges have a curve), valleys, rivers, and abandoned riverbeds.
What is a break in earth's crust?
A fault
What natural disaster does the San Andreas fault cause?
The San Andreas fault is known to cause earthquakes due to the movement of tectonic plates along the fault line. This fault runs through California and is capable of producing major earthquakes with potentially devastating consequences.
