1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
Serggg [28]
4 years ago
8

Explain how earthquakes occur.​

Geography
2 answers:
Oduvanchick [21]4 years ago
8 0
Earthquakes occur when rocks under the ground breaks along a fault. When this happens, it causes the ground to shake; an earthquake.
AveGali [126]4 years ago
6 0
Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake. When two blocks of rock or two plates are rubbing against each other, they stick a little. They don't just slide smoothly; the rocks catch on each other. The rocks are still pushing against each other, but not moving. After a while, the rocks break because of all the pressure that's built up. When the rocks break, the earthquake occurs. During the earthquake and afterward, the plates or blocks of rock start moving, and they continue to move until they get stuck again. The spot underground where the rock breaks is called the focus of the earthquake. The place right above the focus (on top of the ground) is called the epicenter of the earthquake.
You might be interested in
When was democracy established in united kingdom?<br> give details
pychu [463]
Democracy in the united kingdom was established in 1918. it became a democracy when the Representation of the People Acts of 1918 and 1928 gave all men and women over the age of 21 the right to vote.
7 0
3 years ago
Gas cloud 1is likely to form a star . Gas cloud 2 is not . Based on this information, match the given conditions with each cloud
kondaur [170]

Answer:

  • 1. It spreads with a greater volume and less concentration of elements.
  • Its temperature stays well below the 14 million Kelvin.
  • It has hydrogen atoms that retain there electrons.
  • 2. Its volume shrinks and the density increase die to the gravity
  • Its temperature stays above the 14 million kelvin
  • Hydrogen atoms shed there electron.

Explanation:

  • As the star is born within the clouds of dust and is scattered throughout most galaxies. The Orion Nebula is shown in the image that has a turbulence layer of clouds made of gases. These clouds tend to have temperatures of 100 Kelvin thus commonly called the HI clouds.
7 0
3 years ago
Which are infectious diseases? Check all that apply.
Rainbow [258]
Cancer isn’t infectious nor is heart disease. Infectious diseases are things spread my bacteria or organisms.
3 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
which early religious movement played a key role in developing democratic thought and individual freedom ideas which helped ushe
Kobotan [32]
This <span>early religious movement was known as The Great Awakening. </span>
8 0
4 years ago
What plays a major part in determining the form of a valcano?
siniylev [52]
Magma composition <-- Silca plays a major part in determining the form of a volcano.

~Hope this helps!
3 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • Impasto is ______________ a. thickly applied paint that lets us see brushstrokes. b. the degree to which the surface of an objec
    10·1 answer
  • How do I find the volume of this shape
    5·2 answers
  • On a weather map, isobars are lines that connect points of equal air pressure, and letters mark fronts. Please select the best a
    10·1 answer
  • What is located at 0 longitude
    13·2 answers
  • Which of the letters on the map above shows the location of the pacific ocean
    9·2 answers
  • What separates a region of the world from other areas? Think about geography and culture for your response.
    13·1 answer
  • Rearrange the concept map of the rock cycle
    12·1 answer
  • Look at the pictures given below and name them correctly.​
    10·2 answers
  • What is the capital of India?​
    5·2 answers
  • Identify key changes that influenced human evolution and development. five sentences minimum remember to use a thesis statement
    7·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!