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Earthquakes are, basically, caused by the sudden release of pressure that has built up in the under-laying rock strata. This sudden release sends shock ways radiating out from the epicentre, that shakes buildings and can cause much damage and loss of life.
Zelda Heidenreich
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∙ 12y agoUnderground there are these levels of ground called tech tonic plates. When one of the tech tonic plates moves and bumps into the other one they both slide up creating a crack in the ground a shake.
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∙ 13y agoIt result from the moving of rock deep under the ground. This movement is caused by the rubbing of one plate into another. The plates have jagged edges, and so when they rub against each other, they get stuck. Since plates constantly move, the plates that are stuck create great tension, and when they are finally free, a huge amount of energy is released. Shock waves move from focus in all directions, and it causes the earth to vibrate.
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When is an earthquake likely to occur?
Anytime
What is the maximum depth a deep focus earthquake can occur to?
what is the maximum depth of a deep-focus earthquake
Whiere is the country less earthquake occur?
Australia
How does earthquake occur?
Earthquakes are caused when pressure builds up as two tectonic plates move together. As the pressure is released, an earthquake is produced.
What type of earthquake occur in Hawaii?
Usually, the kinds of earthquakes that occur in Hawaii are generated by volcanoes.
Can an earthquake occur in the ocean?
Yes. An earthquake may occur in the ocean.
What can occur hours or days after an earthquake?
Aftershocks can occur hours or days after an earthquake.
When would a tsunamic occur?
A tsunami is an ocean wave that is caused by an earthquake. It would occur after an earthquake.
When did the earthquake occur exactly in Japan?
on 11th march 2011 at 9.am earthquake occur exactly in japan
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur .?
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur
When is the next England earthquake?
It is impossible to predict when an earthquake will occur.
How long after an earthquake does nausea occur?
There is no requirement for nausea to occur due to an earthquake or any other natural phenomenon.
Why did the largest tsunami occur?
Earthquake
How tectonic earthquake occur?
magic
Why would an earthquake occur?
Water
When did the earthquake occur in India?
alontimeago
Where deep earthquake occur?
in the core
