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earthquakes usually occur on the border between plates, as on the border between, the two plates rub against each other a lot, which creates earthquakes

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How OFTEN does earths crust move?

Earth's crust is constantly moving due to plate tectonics, which can result in earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other geological activity. The rate of movement varies but is generally very slow, with tectonic plates moving at a few centimeters per year on average. Major events such as earthquakes may cause more sudden and noticeable movement.


How are earthquakes predicted in California?

Earthquakes cannot be accurately predicted. However, scientists use techniques like monitoring fault lines, ground deformation, and historical earthquake data to assess the probability of an earthquake occurring in California. Early warning systems like ShakeAlert can provide seconds to minutes of advance notice before strong shaking from an earthquake reaches a location.


What do people notice before a volcanic explosion?

Before a volcanic explosion, people may notice increased seismic activity, such as earthquakes and ground shaking, as well as changes in gas emissions and volcanic deformation, like swelling of the volcano. Other signs include increased volcanic activity, such as eruptions of ash, gas, and lava flows.


What did you notice about the locations of earthquakes and volcanos in relation to each other?

Earthquakes and volcanoes are often located near each other, primarily along tectonic plate boundaries. Most volcanic activity occurs at divergent or convergent boundaries, where plates either pull apart or collide, leading to magma formation. Similarly, earthquakes frequently occur in these regions due to the movement and friction of tectonic plates. This correlation highlights the dynamic nature of Earth's crust and the geological processes that shape it.


What is the cause of volcanic activity in Iceland?

There are two causes of earthquakes in Iceland. First, it lies on a plate boundary. Movement of the tectonic plates drives some earthquakes. Iceland is volcanically active. The movement of magma underground causes some earthquakes.

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Is gravity different from England in Australia?

Not so you would easily notice. Gravity at the earths surface varies slightly all over the planet.


Are earthquakes always dangerous?

No, there are some earthquakes that are so small you don't even notice them.


How many earthquakes does Ukraine have a year?

Thousands occur every year, most of which are too small to notice.


How many earthquakes have happened sense 1556?

Millions. There are earthquakes happening all the time. Most are too small for anyone to notice but that does not mean that they are not happening.


Are earhquakes always devastating?

No, some earthquakes are so small that you don't even notice them.


What do earthquakes look like?

I have been in several earthquakes and when you are in one you just notice the movement. There is a rolling movement and then there is a jerking type movement that happens. The first thing I notice when one is starting is the movement of objects around me. Hanging lights, plants, wind chimes will all move. Books may fall on shelves and then there is a vibration that you feel.


How does earthquakes affect people?

It depends on how strong the earthquake is. They can be very dangerous of we might not even notice them.


What do you notice about location of these elements?

They have the same number of valence electrons


Why do most people notice when the moon enters the penumbra?

because its the earths shadow. it cant be seen fom earth ..


How can you tell if there is an earthquake?

usually the ground shakes and objects sway back and forth, but in very mild earthquakes you will notice nothing except with a seismograph. severe earthquakes may cause building to collapse, burying you.


What do people notice about rainbows?

Some things people notice about rainbows are the different colors, size, its location, and where it appears to start and end.


How OFTEN does earths crust move?

Earth's crust is constantly moving due to plate tectonics, which can result in earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other geological activity. The rate of movement varies but is generally very slow, with tectonic plates moving at a few centimeters per year on average. Major events such as earthquakes may cause more sudden and noticeable movement.