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Geophysics
The study of Earth using the combination of Geology and Physics, it lets us understand what is going on under the Earth's surface. Find questions on different types of seismic activities such as earthquakes and volcano eruptions here.
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Is the mantle heated mainly by the heat conducted from the core?
No, the main heat source for the mantle (as well as the core) is radioactive decay of elements like uranium within the mantle itself (or core, respectively). Heat rising from the core into the already hot mantle does set up the differential heat profile that drives much of the mantle convection, but even without the additional core heat the mantle would convect (but slower) so that its heat would rise to the crust.
What portion does lithosphere takes?
comprise of tectonic plates which floats to each other it contains more than crust and it is made up/divided into two oceanic crust where it ranges from 50-90km in thinkness and continental ranges from 40-210km and below it is Asthenosphere that contains high viscousity that allow it to move slowly anddoes it transfer heat to lithosphere via convection being responsible as process for the movement of tectonic plate and Asthenospheres ranges from 100-200km and it's depth upto 4020km
What two forces do scientists believe are responsible for tectonic plate motion?
gravity acting on the edges of plates and convection in the mantle
Are earthquakes all caused by the same thing?
Earthquakes caused due to the movements of the tectonic plates. It can be take even under the sea level in oceanic ridges (which is known as something like a crack on the tectonic plate under the ocean).
The lithospheric plates are continuously moving on the asthenospheric layer due to the circulation of convection currents. When the plates are moving, in different different directions they make various kinds of collisions. These collisions also can be divided into several types according to the type of the plates. So when these moving plates collides with each other, earthquakes takes place.
So the answer to the questions is simply yes
What force caused the movement of the continents?
Earhtquakes-because it shook the world, Vocanoes-because the magma melts the rocks and forms new land, etc. Its things like that, that caused Pangaea.(Pangaea-the continents drifted apart)
What is the shape of a sphere base?
A sphere has no base, and since it has no base, it has only a surface area and no lateral area.
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What is the difference between the mantle and a convergent plate boundary?
The mantle is below the plates.
In the 1930s the theory of continental drift was formed?
The theory of continental drift did originate in the 1930s. Continental drift asserts that the continents were once a single landmass called Pangaea that drifted apart over time.
If the tectonic plates float on a layer of the earths crust what is it called?
The mantle or perhaps you are referring to the asthenosphere, the upper layer of the earth's mantle, below the lithosphere, in which there is relatively low resistance to plastic flow and convection is thought to occur.
Which type of seismic wave can be detected on the opposite side of earth from an earthquake?
P-waves as they are able to travel through the liquid outer core of the earth, where as S-waves are not.
What will happen if there were only two seismic stations recorded waves from an earthquake?
Then you would end up with 2 possible locations for the epicenter. You need a 3rd station to confirm the actual location.
How can an iceland volcano cause global problems?
An Iceland volcano can cause global problems by releasing large amounts of ash and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, which can disrupt air travel by creating hazardous flying conditions. The ash can also contribute to poor air quality and health issues, while sulfur dioxide can lead to the formation of sulfuric acid aerosols that affect climate patterns by reflecting sunlight back into space.
What factors prevent developing countries from becoming industrialized?
dictatorships or police or army dictatorships where one person is in charge of a whole area or country. thhis stops some areas fron becoming more developed as they are run by fear over the citizens. if they dont own lots of natural resources also or if the country has poor education standards or there is a lack of schools or they are expensive and too much for the average family to afford.
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Geologists use seismic wave data to understand the Earth's structure and identify fault lines. By analyzing the speed, direction, and intensity of seismic waves, geologists can assess the potential for future earthquakes in a region based on historical seismic activity patterns and the characteristics of the surrounding geological features. This information helps them determine earthquake risk levels and develop strategies for earthquake preparedness and mitigation.
No, geysers send up fountain like jets of water and steam. Volcanoes erupt lava.
Why is the continental drift not a theory but a fact?
because the continents keep moving every day, that is how the continents got the way they are right now.and they will keep on moving
a continental drift is when the continents were all joined together and they use to call it panagaea. one day the continents started to spleet up into two continents and they were call gondwana and laurasia. after a few years they started to separate into groups. so a continental drift is when continents are moving. for example every year it Australia move 5 cm.
