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Plane Earth has massive plates that make it's surface. when they move they cause disturbance on top.
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How long did the turkey earthquake last?
There have been many earthquakes in Turkey that lasted for varied periods. Most of the earthquakes have lasted for about 30 seconds leaving so many fatalities and so much damage.
When was the 2011 earthquake in Turkey?
There are a lot of 2011 earthquakes in Turkey. Most of them range from Oct. 20-27.
Why does Guatemala have so many earthquakes?
because of the pthagereon thereom
Why do so many earthquakes happen 33km down?
Because reasons...
Why does NZ have so many earthquakes?
Because New Zealand is on the edge of the plate tectonics.
How long did the turkey earthquake last?
There have been many earthquakes in Turkey that lasted for varied periods. Most of the earthquakes have lasted for about 30 seconds leaving so many fatalities and so much damage.
Why have so many people been killed by earthquakes in Turkey Not just recent pass as well?
The Arabian plate is colliding with the Eurasian plate and pushing up the mountains and plateaus of Turkey and Iran. These same movements often result in earthquakes.
How many earthquakes have there been in Turkey?
two one in 1999 and in 2003
Does turkey have earthquakes?
Yes, at least 2.
Why do earthquakes take place in Turkey?
Turkey sits on top of several internal faults within the Eurasian plate. It is the rubbing of these internal faults that produces the earthquakes.
Why does Vancouver have so many earthquakes?
Vancouver has so many earthquakes because it is along the ring of fire, a fault line.
Are earthquakes always bad?
No. Many earthquakes have no impact. The majority of earthquakes are so minor that they can't even be felt.
Which two countries have a lot of earthquakes in Europe?
Greece Turkey
When was the 2011 earthquake in Turkey?
There are a lot of 2011 earthquakes in Turkey. Most of them range from Oct. 20-27.
Are there many earthquakes in Madagascar?
No because Madagascar is not in-between two continental plates so they don't have many earthquakes.
How many earthquakes have the US had?
Earthquakes (big and small) happen so many times a day, it is impossible to put a number on it.
How many earthquakes have occured in Europe in the last 10 years?
This number cannot be given correctly. Millions of earthquakes can occur daily, but they're too weak to reach the scale or be felt. Europe hasn't experienced any of the world's deadliest earthquakes since 1999 in Turkey. There have been a few medium-sized earthquakes in Europe in the past decade that have caused some damage (mainly in Turkey, Spain, Italy, and Greece), but little to no lives were lost.
