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An earthquake is caused by 'plates' in the ground shifting and moving. and after a major shift there might be a small aftershock witch is when the 'plates' in the ground move slightly as they are going back into place

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Tremors that occur as an after affect of an earthquake?

Aftershocks


What are the tremors called that occur as an aftereffect of an earthquake?

These are known as aftershocks.


What are small tremors before a major earhquake?

Small tremors before a major earthquake are referred to as foreshocks. They occur before 70 percent of large seismic events, and to a lesser extent before smaller earthquakes.


Small tremors following an earthquake are called?

They are known as aftershocks.


Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur .?

Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur


What do you call the vibration from an earthquake?

Earthquake tremors.


What indicates an upcoming earthquake?

There are several things that may indicate an upcoming earthquake. Swarms, seismic activity, small tremors are the main indicators.


What is the shaking of the ground that precedes an earthquake called?

The shaking of the ground that precedes an earthquake is called a foreshock. Foreshocks can occur hours, days, or even weeks before the main earthquake event.


A machine that tells you that an earthquake is coming is called?

A seismograph records an earthquake while it is happening, but as of yet there are no machines that can predict earthquakes.


What are the vibrations felt before an earthquake called?

They are called aftershocks, or tremors.


What does the small waves on a seismogram mean after an earthuake?

The small waves on a seismogram after an earthquake typically represent aftershocks or smaller tremors following the main earthquake event. These waves can vary in size and frequency but are usually less intense than the initial earthquake.


What is the term for tremors felt after an earthquake?

Aftershock