on April 17, 2022
What is coastal downwelling?
GeographyDownwelling occurs at anti-cyclonic places within the ocean where warm rings are spinning clockwise creating surface convergence. When these surface waters converge, they push the surface water downwards. Another way that downwelling can occur is by the wind driving the sea towards the coastline. How does coastal downwelling occur? The reverse process, called “downwelling,” also
on April 16, 2022
Which is thicker continental crust or oceanic crust?
GeographyEarth’s crust is generally divided into older, thicker continental crust and younger, denser oceanic crust. The dynamic geology of Earth’s crust is informed by plate tectonics. Is the continental crust the thickest crust? What’s the thickest crust? At 25 to 70 km, continental crust is considerably thicker than oceanic crust, which has an average thickness
on April 15, 2022
What is fold mountains in geography?
Geography . GeologyFold mountains are created where two or more of Earth’s tectonic plates are pushed together. At these colliding, compressing boundaries, rocks and debris are warped and folded into rocky outcrops, hills, mountains, and entire mountain ranges. What are fold mountains called? Fold mountains are the most common type of mountain in the world. The rugged,
on April 8, 2022
What is the cause of earthquake today?
GeographyDid earthquake came just now in UAE? There were no significant confirmed earthquakes in or near Dubai in the past 24 hours. What are the causes of earthquake? The tectonic plates are always slowly moving, but they get stuck at their edges due to friction. When the stress on the edge overcomes the friction, there