0
Why do scientists collect data on friction along the sides of faults?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
i dont know really
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why do geologists collect data on friction along the sides of faults?
Geologists collect data on friction along the side of faults so that they can predict how much pressure is applied on the faults so they can predict how strong the earthquake is.
How do geologists collect data on friction along the sides of faults?
Geologists study the types of movement that occurs along faults. How rocks move along a fault depends on how much friction there is between the sides of the fault. Friction is the force that opposes the motion of one surface as it moves across another surface. Friction exists because surfaces are not perfectly smooth.Along parts of some faults, the rocks on both sides of the fault slide by each other without much sticking. Therefore stress does not build up, and big earthquakes are unlikely. Along many faults, the rocks lock together. In this case, stress increases until it is large enough to overcome the friction force. Stress builds up until an earthquake occurs.
Is a basketball shape a sphere?
technically, no because it has thousands of ridges on it for friction, along with the black part that kind of dips down. if you are looking for a nonspecific answer that is simple, then yes, it is.
Explain why do bus tires can greatly increase when traveling over along distance at high speed?
Vehicles ove forward because of friction between the tyres and the road. Friction causes heat so the tyres and the air inside them heat up. A confined gas (air) tries to expand when it is heated. Tyres will expand, when the air inside applies sufficient pressure.
When was promethium discovered?
It was first discovered by Jacob A. Marinsky, along with a few other scientists in 1944. But he did not make his claim of Promethium until 1946. The place Promethium was first discovered is still unknown to me...
Why do geologists collect data on friction along the sides of faults?
Geologists collect data on friction along the side of faults so that they can predict how much pressure is applied on the faults so they can predict how strong the earthquake is.
Why geologists collect data on friction along the sides of faults?
So that geologist can predict how much force of pressure applied on the faults to predict how strong the earthquake.
What do scientists hope to learn by collecting information about friction along faults?
Predicting when earthquakes will happen and when volcanoes will erupt
How do geologists collect data on friction along the sides of faults?
Geologists study the types of movement that occurs along faults. How rocks move along a fault depends on how much friction there is between the sides of the fault. Friction is the force that opposes the motion of one surface as it moves across another surface. Friction exists because surfaces are not perfectly smooth.Along parts of some faults, the rocks on both sides of the fault slide by each other without much sticking. Therefore stress does not build up, and big earthquakes are unlikely. Along many faults, the rocks lock together. In this case, stress increases until it is large enough to overcome the friction force. Stress builds up until an earthquake occurs.
How would the seismograph for the two earthquake compare?
By using friction. Without it, they wouldn't have anything so the two will have also faults along the friction
What factors do geologists take into account when determining earthquake risk?
The movement of seismic waves along faults and friction.
What two factors help geologists determine earthquake risk?
Geologists can determine earthquake risk by locating where faults are active and where past earthquakes have occured.
What can help a geologist determine the earthquake risk for an area?
Geologists can determine the risk for an earthquake by measuring the seismic waves along faults as well as friction using a seismometer.
How are earths faults different from your faults?
Your faults are flaws in your personality. Earth's faults are cracks in the ground along which blocks of rock move.
How are are earths faults different from your faults?
Your faults are flaws in your personality. Earth's faults are cracks in the ground along which blocks of rock move.
How are earth's faults different from your faults?
Your faults are flaws in your personality. Earth's faults are cracks in the ground along which blocks of rock move.
How do gps satellites work?
Scientists can monitor changes in elevation as well as horizontal movement along faults using a network of Earth-orbiting satellites called GPS.
