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We can feel earthquakes hundreds of miles away due to the seismic waves they generate, which travel through the Earth's crust. These waves, particularly P-waves (primary waves) and S-waves (secondary waves), can propagate over long distances, causing the ground to shake even far from the epicenter. The intensity of the shaking diminishes with distance, but sensitive instruments and human perception can still detect these vibrations. Additionally, local geological conditions can amplify the effects of distant earthquakes.
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Why can we feel earthquakes hundreds of miles away?
The intensity of earthquakes is very high. So it can be felt hundreds of miles away.
What does the mission to Mars and the moon have in common?
The 'mission to Mars' is decades and hundreds of millions of miles away. We will first have a base on the moon, which is only a quarter million miles away. (Baring a world war or catastrophic natural disaster.)
Why can you feel earthquakes miles away?
You can feel earthquakes miles away because seismic waves produced by the earthquake travel through the Earth's crust and can be felt at the surface. These waves can travel long distances and are strong enough to be detected by people even at a distance from the epicenter of the earthquake.
What does not happen near a subduction zone?
Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions do not usually happen away from a subduction zone. Subduction zones are known for their intense seismic activity and volcanic activity due to the movement of tectonic plates.
Would it be possible for an earthquake at this same location to be felt where you live?
Yes, it is possible for an earthquake at a distant location to be felt where you live, depending on the earthquake's magnitude, depth, and distance from your location. Larger earthquakes can generate seismic waves that travel long distances, allowing them to be felt even hundreds or thousands of miles away. Local geological conditions can also influence how these waves propagate. However, smaller earthquakes are typically felt only within a limited area near the epicenter.
Why can we feel earthquakes hundreds of miles away?
The intensity of earthquakes is very high. So it can be felt hundreds of miles away.
Why can you feel earthquakes hundreds of miles away?
You can feel earthquakes hundreds of miles away because seismic waves travel through the Earth's crust and are able to cause vibrations in the ground that can be felt at a distance. The intensity of the shaking will decrease the further you are from the earthquake's epicenter.
Why do earthquakes happen at Haiti?
Because it's further away for the epicenter
Do earthquakes often occur at at faults that are away from plate boundaries?
Yes, but not as often as earthquakes happen near plate boundaries
Where will the oil spill lead to?
All over the world. {hundreds of miles away}
Do you need a fault line to have an earthquake?
Not necessarily, some of the most destructive earthquakes happen away from fautlines as people do not have the necessary precautions. Though almost all earthquakes happen at or near a faultline.
Who invented the siesmograph?
The seismograph was invented by the Chinese polymath Zhang Heng in 132 AD during the Han dynasty. Zhang's seismoscope was able to detect and indicate the direction of earthquakes from hundreds of miles away.
Do Mexico City have aquifers?
No. Most water is brought from sources located hundreds of miles away.
What can happen if earthquakes are away from plate boundary?
new faults may form, but I'm not really sure what your asking
What are safer volcanoes or earthquakes?
Volcanoes are safer because they have warning signs and people can get away quicker and happen less often
What do you do when earthquakes happen?
you get away from all houses so nothing falls on you and you have to stay in the safest place possible also you should keep all your children away and safe
How many miles away from home do most car collisions happen?
Most car collisions happen within 1.2 miles (2km) of a persons home.
