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Is the epicentre always on a fault line?
No, the epicenter is not always on a fault line. The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake originates, which is the focus or hypocenter. Earthquake epicenters can occur both on and off fault lines.
Which of these occur when Earth's crust slips a fault line tornadoes earthquakes snowstorms or water erosion?
Earthquakes occur when the crust slips. The other events and processes are unrelated.
Is there a fault line in Ludington Michigan area?
Yes, there is a fault line near Ludington, Michigan, known as the "Lake Michigan Fault." This fault is part of a larger system of geological features in the region, but it is not considered highly active compared to fault lines in more seismically active areas. While minor earthquakes can occur, significant seismic activity is rare in this part of Michigan.
What is a row of cliffs formed by faulting?
A row of cliffs formed by faulting is known as a fault scarp. Fault scarps occur when there is vertical displacement along a fault line, resulting in one side of the fault being uplifted and forming a steep cliff-like feature.
Why do scientists think that an earthquake will occur at the San Andrea's fault?
Because it is a fault and earthquakes usually occur near faults.
Where can a normal fault occur?
Fault line between the plates
what is Fault Line?
Earthquake/volcanic activity occur almost exactly the fault line where plates about
Where do the volcanoes and earthquakes occur?
They Can occur anywere a Fault Line is on Earth They happen when earths crust releases and the Fault Line send out Energy =p
Why does earthquakes occur in California?
it is because of the fault line that is called San Andreas fault
What kind of fault did the northridge earthquake occur on?
it happened on a blind fault (one where the fault line does not reach the surface)
What are the types of transmission line faults?
these are the faults that occur in transmission line: 1. line to line fault 2. line to ground fault-this is the most common fault that occurs in tr. line(75%) 3. double line to ground fault 4. triple line to ground (or) 3 phase fault- this is the most serious and dangerous fault that occurs in transmission line.(but rarely occurs)
Where does an earthquake always occur?
Along a plate boundary or a fault line.
Where does transform boundaries occur?
Along the San Andreas Fault line.
Why do natural disasters frequenly occur in Nepal?
because it is on a fault line
Were would an earthquake most likely occur?
wherever there is a fault line
Where does transform plate boundary occur?
Along the San Andreas Fault line.
Is the epicentre always on a fault line?
No, the epicenter is not always on a fault line. The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake originates, which is the focus or hypocenter. Earthquake epicenters can occur both on and off fault lines.
