elastic rebound theory
The source of an earthquake is called the hypocenter, the point on the surface directly above it is the epicenter.
The theory that explains how rocks in the earth store energy and release it to cause earthquakes is called the elastic rebound theory. This theory states that rocks deform elastically as stress accumulates within them. When the stress exceeds the rocks' strength, they suddenly break or "rebound," releasing the stored energy in the form of seismic waves, resulting in an earthquake.
The origin of an earthquake is called the hypocenter or focus. This is the point within the Earth where the earthquake begins and energy is released.
Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift proposed that continents were once joined together in a single landmass called Pangaea and have since drifted apart over time. This theory laid the foundation for the modern theory of plate tectonics, which explains the movement of Earth's lithosphere.
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elastic rebound theory
The hypothesis that explains the release of energy during an earthquake is called the elastic rebound theory. According to this theory, stress builds up along a fault line until it exceeds the strength of the rocks, causing them to suddenly break and release accumulated energy in the form of seismic waves.
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Demographic transition
This theory is known as the characteristic earthquake model. It proposes that sections of active faults that have not ruptured in recent history (seismic gap) are more likely to produce larger earthquakes in the future to release accumulated stress.
A hypothesis is a testable statement that explains a series of observations. It predicts what will happen in a given situation based on prior knowledge or experience. Scientists use hypotheses to guide their experiments and investigations to determine if their proposed explanation is supported by evidence.
The source of an earthquake is called the hypocenter, the point on the surface directly above it is the epicenter.
An earthquake is called so because it describes the shaking of the ground caused by a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust. The term "earthquake" combines "earth," referring to the ground, and "quake," which means to shake or tremble.
It is called an earthquake when rocks and soil in the Earth move suddenly due to the release of energy along fault lines.
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Alfred Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift explains that continents were once part of a single supercontinent called Pangea, which over time drifted apart to their current positions. This theory is supported by geological evidence such as the matching shapes of continents on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
An earthquake's point of energy release is called the focus or hypocenter. This is the exact location within the Earth where the seismic waves originate due to the sudden movement of rocks along a fault line. The point directly above the focus on the Earth's surface is called the epicenter.