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A crack in the Earth's surface where two tectonic plates meet is called a fault. Faults are geological features that can lead to seismic activity, including earthquakes, as the plates move and interact with each other. The movement along these faults can be horizontal, vertical, or a combination of both, depending on the type of fault. Major types of faults include normal faults, reverse (or thrust) faults, and strike-slip faults.
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Crack above the place where the plates meet?
Fault
Is the ring of fire were many of earths plates meet the Atlantic ocean?
No.They meet in the Pacific Ocean.
Do volcanoes erupt in places where two of the earths plates meet?
yes sometimes
What surface feature is formed where two plates meet?
The surface feature formed when two plates meet is known as a fault. In some cases mountains can also be formed when two plates collide.
What happens when new basalt forms along mid ocean ridges?
Magma that has bubbled up through the crack in the Earth's surface.
Where is gold located?
Near volcanoes, creeks, rivers, caves. Anywhere the earths plates meet and usually in veins.
Where volcanoes and earthquakes occur?
Anywhere where the earths plates meet. Earthquakes occur only were there is an epicenter. Were ever the epicenter is the earthquake will happen.
What happens with the earths surface to make an earthquake occur?
Many events could cause and earthquake but most common is when two or more tectonic plates rub against each other. Essentially the surface of the Earth (this includes underwater) is separated by large masses of earth called plates. These plates move and often rub against each other which causes earth quakes. The areas where plates meet are called faults. Volcanic eruptions could also cause earthquakes.
What occurs on faults?
The tectonic plates underneath the earths crust are moving, and these plates crash into, and slide against each other. These places where the plates meet are called fault lines. Since the plates are constantly moving, there is a lot of pressure between the plates, and eventually, it needs to be released in the form of an earthquake.
What are the difference between a mountain and a plateau?
A plateau is a raised area of flat land, used for irrigation and farming. On the other hand, a mountain is formed from the movement of plates underneath the earths surface, which, when they meet, push against each other and get pushed upwards, creating a mountain.
Is the ring of fire an area were many of the earths plates meet in the Atlantic ocean?
The 'Ring Of Fire' is made up of fault lines which border the Pacific ocean.
Where do earths plates meet?
Earth's plates meet at plate boundaries, which are the areas where tectonic plate movements interact. There are three main types of plate boundaries: divergent boundaries (where plates move apart), convergent boundaries (where plates collide), and transform boundaries (where plates slide past each other). These interactions lead to various geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building.
