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It is not presently known for certain that the moon causes earthquakes, but it is likely that the moon does have, at least, some effect. The moon has gravity of its own, and the pull of this gravity reaches out to earth as the moon orbits the earth, reducing the effect of earth's gravity over the portion of the earth that is directly under a moon. Earth's gravity is what holds the planet together -- it holds the atmosphere in place, the oceans on the crust, the crust on the mantle and keeps the mantle and core in place. This small but continuous tug on the Earth can cause resettling and friction within the earth, which can create earthquakes, especially in constant motion as the Moon is in orbit of the earth.
The Moon has quakes of its own (the Apollo program left seismology instruments on the Moon to measure this), and it is believed some of the deep moonquakes are caused by Earth's tidal effects on the Moon.
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Do lightning cause Earthquakes?
Lightning does not directly cause earthquakes. Earthquakes are typically caused by the movement of tectonic plates or volcanic activity. Lightning is a discharge of atmospheric electricity within a thunderstorm that does not have an impact on the Earth's crust to cause earthquakes.
Do earthquakes affect tides?
Earthquakes do not directly affect tides. Tides are primarily influenced by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on the Earth's oceans. However, very large earthquakes, such as those that cause tsunamis, can temporarily disrupt ocean water levels, leading to variations in tide levels in specific locations.
Does dams cause earthquakes?
no
Do hippos cause earthquakes?
No, hippos do not cause earthquakes. Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface, not by any actions of hippos or other animals.
Why does an earthquake zone have earthquakes if no volcanoes are there?
Volcanoes are not the primary cause of earthquakes. Most earthquakes result from the stresses created by tectonic plates moving past or against one another. At transform boundaries there is no mechanism to produce volcanoes, but the movement of the plates will still cause earthquakes. Stresses within a plate can also cause earthquakes.
What does the position of the moon cause?
Waves, sometimes earthquakes.
What causes most tsunamis earthquakes a full moon a hurricane or a flood?
Of these things, earthquakes are the only ones that can cause tsunamis.
Can super moons cause earthquakes?
There is no scientific evidence to suggest that supermoons can directly cause earthquakes. Earthquakes are primarily triggered by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface, not by the gravitational effects of the moon. While the moon's gravitational pull can influence tides on Earth, its impact on seismic activity is not significant.
How does the moon make earthquakes?
The moon's gravitational pull can create tides in Earth's oceans, causing stress on tectonic plates. This stress can sometimes trigger earthquakes, especially in regions already prone to seismic activity. The gravitational force of the moon is not the primary cause of earthquakes, but it can influence their timing and magnitude.
Who starts earthquakes?
No one starts earthquakes it is a complex combination of tectonic plates of the earth and or the tidel effects on the earth from the moon the movement of these structures cause enough force to cause vibration on the surface of the world. In a nut shell you start them
Can you feel earthquakes on the moon?
no
Do earthquakes have a geologic meteorological or human cause?
Earthquakes have a geological cause.
Do tsunamis cause earthquakes?
Earthquakes are one (but not the only) cause of tsunamis.
Do lightning cause Earthquakes?
Lightning does not directly cause earthquakes. Earthquakes are typically caused by the movement of tectonic plates or volcanic activity. Lightning is a discharge of atmospheric electricity within a thunderstorm that does not have an impact on the Earth's crust to cause earthquakes.
Are there any earthquakes on the moon?
nada
Do badgers cause earthquakes?
No. See the related question below for what does cause earthquakes.
How can being a gay cause earthquakes?
Being gay cannot cause earthquakes.
