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A fault is the same thing as a fracture in that they both describe a break (more correctly described as a discontinuity) that passes through a material and splits it into more than one piece.
The word fault however is normally used to describe a very large scale fracture in the Earth's surface that may be anywhere from tens of metres to hundreds of kilometres long.
As such faults (and fractures) are caused by an accumulation or build up of stress within the Earth's crust such as happens due to tectonic plate movement.
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Can movement of tectonic plates cause oceanic currents?
yes...it affects a lot.....
Can landslides be caused by plates in the earth moving?
Indirectly. The movement of tectonic plates is the cause of the majority of earthquakes. Earthquakes can cause landslides.
What does the asthenosphere cause?
Scientists speculate that the movement of tectonic plates is created by the movement of the rigid lithosphere on the asthenosphere.
What is responsible for movement of tectonic plates in lower mantle?
The movement of tectonic plates in the lower mantle is primarily driven by the process of mantle convection. This is caused by the heat released from the Earth's core, which creates circulation patterns in the mantle that can cause the plates to move. The upwelling and downwelling of material in the mantle contribute to the lateral movement of tectonic plates.
How many tectonic plates do we have?
there are 7 huge plates but dozens of smaller plates
What activities can cause earthquake?
The movement of tectonic plates.
What is the cause of most earthquakes?
the movement of tectonic or lithoshereic plates
What causes colliding plates?
tectonic movement can cause tectonic plates to collide, drift apart, or slide across one another
What is the fracture along which blocks of crust move relative to each other?
The fracture along blocks of crust (tectonic plates) is called a "fault" or "fault line".
Do convection currents in the oceans cause tectonic plates to move?
No, convection currents in the mantle are the primary driving force behind the movement of tectonic plates. These currents are generated by heat from the Earth's core, causing movement in the mantle that in turn drags and moves the overlying tectonic plates.
What cause faults and earthquakes?
Movement of tectonic plates which are parts of the Earth's crust.
How is movement cause?
Tectonic plates are moved by hot lava under the crust.
Can movement of tectonic plates cause oceanic currents?
yes...it affects a lot.....
Can landslides be caused by plates in the earth moving?
Indirectly. The movement of tectonic plates is the cause of the majority of earthquakes. Earthquakes can cause landslides.
What is mass movement cause by?
Mass movement is caused by gravity. (: also occurs when tectonic plates shift
What does the asthenosphere cause?
Scientists speculate that the movement of tectonic plates is created by the movement of the rigid lithosphere on the asthenosphere.
What is responsible for movement of tectonic plates in lower mantle?
The movement of tectonic plates in the lower mantle is primarily driven by the process of mantle convection. This is caused by the heat released from the Earth's core, which creates circulation patterns in the mantle that can cause the plates to move. The upwelling and downwelling of material in the mantle contribute to the lateral movement of tectonic plates.
