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An earth quake occures when the underground plates that are near the center of the earth come together, like 2 over-lap, the friction will cause heat, and also when the 2 over-lap, they can crack, which then causes the earth quake. The size of the earth quake all depends on the size of the crack.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoEarthquakes are made by shaking of Earth's crust, caused by the sudden movement of rocks sliding along a fault the crust. Shortly the movement and impact of tectonic plates.
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∙ 13y agoTsunami waves are the main waves that are made by an earthquake, especially if the earthquake is severe.
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∙ 15y agoThey are basically shockwaves.
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∙ 14y agotechtonic plates are shifting
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∙ 13y agocaused by moving plates! :D
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∙ 13y agothe earth's plates moving
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∙ 12y agorocks
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What is a violent jolt made by shifts along a fault?
An earthquake
What is the tracing of earthquake motion made by a seismograph called?
the motion is called seismogram
Where was there an earthquake today?
Japan had Tsunami and an Earthquake Kansas had an earthquake
How earthquakes are made?
Earthquake is made by the rocks pushing againts each other in the uppermost of the crust. when they build enough stress up it will eventually rupture
Why is a earthquake called a earthquake?
When an earthquake happens the earth quakes, it shakes.
What formed the Hawaiian islands- volcano or earthquake?
An earthquake made a volcano erupt which made hawaii. Tajeem
Is earthquake man made?
No it is not
Why did Haiti have an earthquake?
Because of the tsunami that started at Alaska.... which made the earthquake in Hati
What are some reasons why the damage from the earthquake was so severe?
the type of earthquake was a strong one and the building were not made to withstand an earthquake
What were the earthquake waves like in the haiti earthquake?
its made of chocalate dog dung yum.
Why did the earthquake in los angeles happen?
the two tetonic plates collided and made a earthquake
what happens when an earthquake is made?
buildings are smashed
Which earthquake intensity scale assesses the effects of an earthquake on humans and human-made structures?
Mercalli scale
How is tidal energy made?
it is caused by the shocks of an earthquake and the earthquake is caused by the movements of the plates at the bottom of the earth
What year was Mexican Earthquake Cake made?
In 1918
How much destruction was made by the earthquake in Haiti?
alot
What made the Samoan tsunami occur?
It was triggered by an earthquake.
