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Do lightning cause Earthquakes?
Lightning does not directly cause earthquakes. Earthquakes are typically caused by the movement of tectonic plates or volcanic activity. Lightning is a discharge of atmospheric electricity within a thunderstorm that does not have an impact on the Earth's crust to cause earthquakes.
What did people in the 1700 believe was the cause of earthquakes?
As most thought in that era, the majority of people in the 18th century believed that earthquakes and other natural disasters were the pinnacle of punishment delivered upon them by a supernatural deity or power for commiting unforgivable sins. However, there were some individuals who believed in the scientific cause of earthquakes (the shifting of tectonic plates), but these people were few and far in between.
Do people get hurt by an earthquake?
Yes, people can get hurt by an earthquake. The shaking of the ground can cause buildings and structures to collapse or suffer significant damage, leading to injuries or fatalities. Additionally, falling debris, landslides, and tsunamis triggered by earthquakes can also cause harm to people.
Do all earthquakes cause damages?
No, not all earthquakes cause damages. The intensity of an earthquake, the distance from populated areas, and the quality of buildings and infrastructure in the area can all influence whether or not damages occur. Smaller earthquakes may not cause any significant damage, while larger earthquakes can result in widespread destruction.
Does dams cause earthquakes?
no
Can you cause earthquakes?
Yes. The actions of people can cause earthquakes with detonation of explosives or nuclear weapons.
What do plate tectonics help explain?
Plate tectonics help explain the movement of Earth's crustal plates and how they interact at plate boundaries to create features such as mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes. It also helps to understand the distribution of earthquakes and volcanic activity around the world.
Are the plate tectonics constantly moving and when they do does it always cause an earthquake?
Plate tectonics are always moving! they usually do have something to do with earthquakes!
Why do earthquakes and volcanoes be in the news?
Because earthquakes and volcanoes are important, they can cause the death of dozens or even thousands of people.
How does the earthquake in japan have to do with science?
Science tries to explain the world. Many scientists study the movement of tectonic plates that cause earthquakes.
Do tsunamis cause earthquakes?
Earthquakes are one (but not the only) cause of tsunamis.
Do earthquakes have a geologic meteorological or human cause?
Earthquakes have a geological cause.
Do lightning cause Earthquakes?
Lightning does not directly cause earthquakes. Earthquakes are typically caused by the movement of tectonic plates or volcanic activity. Lightning is a discharge of atmospheric electricity within a thunderstorm that does not have an impact on the Earth's crust to cause earthquakes.
Do badgers cause earthquakes?
No. See the related question below for what does cause earthquakes.
How can being a gay cause earthquakes?
Being gay cannot cause earthquakes.
Do earthquakes happen everyday?
Yes, earthquakes happen every day around the world. However, the majority of these earthquakes are minor and go unnoticed by people. Stronger earthquakes that can cause damage are less frequent.
Does an earthquake always mean an tsunami?
No, Only earthquakes which cause changes to sea floor topography result in tsunami.
