FAQ - Earthquakes, Faults, Plate Tectonics, Earth Structure
Frequently Asked QuestionsCan we cause earthquakes? Is there any way to prevent earthquakes?
What do we know about the interior of the Earth?
Can earthquakes be predicted?
What is plate tectonics?
What is a fault and what are the different types?
What is the relationship between faults and earthquakes? What happens to a fault when an earthquake occurs?
How do we know a fault exists?
Where can I go to see the/a fault?
Where can I get seismic hazard maps?
Where can I find information about faults in my area?
How can I find out about earthquakes in my area?
Where can I find information about volcanoes?
How can I find out about tsunamis?
What is an earthquake and what causes them to happen?
At what depth do earthquakes occur?
What is surface faulting or surface rupture in an earthquake?
Foreshocks, aftershocks - what's the difference?
Two earthquakes occurred on the same day. Are they related?
Where can I get a fault map?
Do earthquakes occur in Antarctica?
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