What are 5 interesting facts about tsunamis?
Regional SpecificsFact 1: An underwater earthquake, a volcano eruption or a landslide mostly causes a tsunami. Fact 2: Only on very few occasions a tsunami is caused by a giant meteor in the ocean. Fact 3: Tsunami waves can be as huge as 100 feet. Fact 4: About 80% of the tsunamis occur in the Pacific
What are fault lines Why are they significant?
Regional SpecificsThe composition of Earth’s tectonic plates means that they cannot glide past each other easily along fault lines, and instead produce incredible amounts of friction. On occasion, the movement stops, causing stress to build up in rocks until it reaches a threshold. What are fault lines? A fault line is a long crack in the
Is fossiliferous limestone clastic?
Regional SpecificsNon-clastic Texture A calcite-rich rock with many fossils is called a fossiliferous limestone. Is fossiliferous limestone clastic or chemical? Fossiliferous Limestone Type Sedimentary Rock Origin Biochemical Texture Clastic Composition Calcite Color Dark Gray What is the classification of fossiliferous limestone? Fossiliferous limestone is termed biosparite limestone under the Folk classification of sedimentary rocks. Lagerstätte are
What do you call rock formations?
Regional SpecificsA rock formation is an isolated, scenic, or spectacular surface rock outcrop. Rock formations are usually the result of weathering and erosion sculpting the existing rock. The term rock formation can also refer to specific sedimentary strata or other rock unit in stratigraphic and petrologic studies. What are large rock formations called? A hoodoo (also
How will the Cenozoic era end?
Regional SpecificsNo End in Sight for the Cenozoic Era The Quaternary Period and Cenozoic Era continue today and likely will remain until the next mass extinction event. Humans remain dominant and new species are discovered daily. The Quaternary Period and Cenozoic Era continue today and likely will remain until the next mass extinction eventextinction eventAn extinction
What plate boundary is Nevado del Ruiz on?
Regional SpecificsNevado del Ruiz is the northernmost of several Colombian stratovolcanoes in the Andes Volcanic Chain of western South America. The Andean volcanic belt is generated by the eastward subduction of the Nazca oceanic plate beneath the South American continental plate.Mountain type: Stratovolcano; VolcanoCategory: Volcano What zone is Nevado del Ruiz? Northern Volcanic Zone Nevado del