on April 15, 2022
Where was the California earthquake centered?
GeologyWhere was the earthquake in California centered at? The earthquake occurred just after noon and was centered off the coast about 210 miles northwest of San Francisco, just off a tiny town called Petrolia that’s home to fewer than 1,000 people. The nearest population center, Eureka, is about 45 miles north. Where was the earthquake
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What is a Valley Ridge?
GeologyWhat is the meaning of ridge and valley? Ridge and Valley, physiographic province, part of the Appalachian Highlands in the eastern United States. It is bordered on the east by the Blue Ridge and Piedmont provinces and on the west by the Appalachian Plateau. Is a Ridge the same as a Valley? A valley is
on April 15, 2022
How do you make amethyst crystals at home?
GeologyStir alum into a half cup of water in any container. You should stir the alum until it stops dissolving which happens when the alum starts gathering at the bottom of the cup. At this point, you can add purple food coloring to give your crystals the color of an amethyst. How do you make
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Why does deposition occur after erosion?
GeologyDeposition occurs when the eroding agent, whether it be gravity, ice, water, waves or wind, runs out of energy and can no longer carry its load of eroded material. The energy available to the erosion agents comes from gravity, or in the case of wind, the Sun. Why does deposition occur after erosion for kids?
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Why are there earthquakes at divergent boundaries?
GeologyEarthquakes at divergent plate boundaries are distributed with predictable locations and depths. Earthquakes at divergent plate boundaries occur as new crust is created and other crust is pushed apart. This causes the crust to crack and form faults where earthquakes occur. Why do earthquakes occur at plate boundaries? Tectonic plates move very slowly relative to
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Which state mineral is the most popular?
GeologyAgate. Agate is the state gem of Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota. This makes it by far the most popular state gemstone (and state rock). Which state is famous for minerals? Among the states, insofar as mineral reserves are concerned, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Rajasthan,
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Where are the major fault lines in the world?
GeologyList of fault zones Fault Name Length [km] Location Aedipsos-Kandili Fault 60 North Euboean Gulf, Greece Alaska-Aleutian Megathrust >4000 Kamchatka, Russia to Gulf of Alaska Alpine Fault 1400 South Island, New Zealand Altyn Tagh Fault 2000 Tibetan Plateau/Tarim Basin What is the most active fault line in the world? the San Andreas The Pacific plate
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What does never fold mean?
Geology“Never fold” essentially means that when things get all crazy, one shouldn’t voluntarily give up and most importantly – one should stay loyal to the game. What does it mean to fold slang? FOLDED means “Drunk.” What does it mean to fold in a relationship? Folding in an argument with a partner means that you
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Are pebbles sedimentary rocks?
GeologyEven though pebbles are composed of rock, they can not be considered sedimentary rock in a state where we observe them on the beach. Lying under the sun, pebbles are considered to be sediment. Only when pebbles are compacted and cemented can they be called conglomerate – a clastic sedimentary rock. What kind of rock
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What is the Appalachian plateau made of?
Geologysedimentary rockssedimentary rocks including sandstones, conglomerates, and shales deposited during the late Paleozoic. What are the characteristics of the Appalachian Plateau? The surface of this sort of plateau is defined by very flat, broad valleys surrounded by eroded hills and mountains. The rocks that make up the mountains and the basement of the valleys are