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Earthquakes are caused by the shifting of the Earth's plates usually at transform boundaries. California is a major earthquake area in NA because of the San Andreas fault line.

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What do you called seintist an earthquake?

A scientist who studies earthquakes is called a seismologist. They analyze seismic waves and tectonic activity to better understand the causes and effects of earthquakes. Their work helps in earthquake prediction and mitigation efforts.


Why are the majority of earthquake zones located at tectonic pate boundaries?

Earthquake zones are primarily located at tectonic plate boundaries because this is where the Earth's tectonic plates interact, leading to stress accumulation and release that causes earthquakes. The movement of plates along these boundaries creates faults where seismic activity can occur due to the build-up and release of energy.


Can earthquakes cause thunderstorms and lightning?

Earthquakes themselves do not directly cause thunderstorms and lightning. However, seismic activity can sometimes trigger small electrical discharges called "earthquake lights" that might be mistaken for lightning. Thunderstorms are typically caused by atmospheric conditions, not seismic activity.


What events causes tsunamis?

Under water earth quakes, landslides,volcanic eruptions, under water explosions and the impact of a meteorite or comet.


What do tsunami and volcanoes have to do with earthquakes?

Tsunamis can be triggered by undersea earthquakes, especially those near subduction zones where tectonic plates collide. Volcanic activity can also be linked to earthquakes when magma movement or pressure causes the surrounding rock to fracture and release seismic energy.

Related Questions

What is the vibration caused when there is movement along a fault?

It causes and earthquake


What do you called seintist an earthquake?

A scientist who studies earthquakes is called a seismologist. They analyze seismic waves and tectonic activity to better understand the causes and effects of earthquakes. Their work helps in earthquake prediction and mitigation efforts.


How volcanism causes earthquake?

volcanism can not cause earthquakes


What is an earthquake and a seismic activity?

A seismic activity is an earthquake... An earthquake is when the tectonic plates (under ground) clash together, which causes an earthquake. Earthquakes can be very small or huge depending on where the country is. They can kill thousands of people, knock down buildings and create huge cracks in the ground. They are measured on a Richter scale. :)


Why is an earthquake extreme?

Earthquakes causes a miassive display of DISTRUCTION.


What causes patterns in earthquake activity?

Patterns in earthquake activity can be caused by the movement of tectonic plates, with earthquakes occurring along plate boundaries or fault lines. Stress accumulated in the Earth's crust can also lead to patterns in earthquake activity, as this stress is released through seismic events. Additionally, human activities such as mining or reservoir-induced seismicity can also contribute to patterns in earthquake occurrence.


A specialist in the study of earthquakes and other movement of the earth's crust?

geologist


What r the causes of earthquake?

Shifting of tectonic plates cause earthquakes.


The science that studies earthquakes and their causes?

Seismology is the scientific discipline that studies earthquakes and their causes, including the propagation of seismic waves through the Earth and the processes that lead to the release of energy. Seismologists use instruments like seismometers to detect and measure seismic activity, providing valuable information to understand and mitigate earthquake risks.


Who are sesimologist?

Seismologists are scientists who specialize in studying and monitoring seismic activity, particularly earthquakes. They analyze data to understand the causes of earthquakes, predict seismic events, and assess the potential impact on people and infrastructure. Their work is crucial for earthquake preparedness, mitigation, and response efforts.


Sudden stress changes in the earth that causes ground shaking?

earthquake=]


Can earthquakes cause volcano erruptions?

Earthquakes can cause volcanos to errupt by the plates moving and crashing into one other which creates an earthquake(when plates collide it causs an earthquake) so the force of the earthquake causes a volcano erruption.