This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which tectonic boundary is responsible for the most powerful and destructive earthquakes recorded? ... (Read 68 times)

student77

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 567
on: Jul 16, 2018
Which tectonic boundary is responsible for the most powerful and destructive earthquakes recorded?
 
  A) Transform
  B) Divergent
  C) Convergent

Question 2

What is the term used to describe slow, gradual displacement along a fault without the accumulation of significant strain?
 
  A) Megathrusting
  B) Fault creep
  C) Fault propagation
  D) Elastic rebound


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

courtney_bruh

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 308
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


student77

  • Member
  • Posts: 567
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

Laurenleakan

  • Member
  • Posts: 309
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.

Did you know?

There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.

Did you know?

Not getting enough sleep can greatly weaken the immune system. Lack of sleep makes you more likely to catch a cold, or more difficult to fight off an infection.

Did you know?

The top five reasons that children stay home from school are as follows: colds, stomach flu (gastroenteritis), ear infection (otitis media), pink eye (conjunctivitis), and sore throat.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Global Distribution of Earthquakes Global Distribution of Earthquakes
Where Earthquakes Occur— Convergent Boundaries Where Earthquakes Occur— Convergent Boundaries
Amount of Energy Released by Earthquakes of Different Magnitudes Amount of Energy Released by Earthquakes of Different Magnitudes
Mercalli Intensity Maps of Two Famous Bay Area Earthquakes Mercalli Intensity Maps of Two Famous Bay Area Earthquakes
Three Main Types of Tectonic Plates Boundaries Three Main Types of Tectonic Plates Boundaries
Industry is responsible for 21% of global greenhouse gas emissions Industry is responsible for 21% of global greenhouse gas emissions
Video: Pasteur's Experiment

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library