Posted on April 16, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
How coal is formed from dead vegetation What is this process called?
Regional SpecificsWhat is this process called? Dead remains of plants got buried under the earth millions of years ago. Due to intense heat and pressure inside the earth, they got converted into coal. The process of conversion of dead remains of plants into coal is called carbonization. What is the process called where coal is formed
Posted on April 16, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What color is plagioclase feldspar?
Regional SpecificsPlagioclase Feldspar Physical Properties Color Usually white or gray. Also colorless, yellow, orange, pink, red, brown, black, blue, green. Streak White Luster Vitreous. Pearly on some cleavage faces. Cleavage Perfect in two directions that intersect at approximately 90 degrees. Diaphaneity Translucent to transparent What does plagioclase feldspar look like? Physical Properties of Plagioclase Minerals These
Posted on April 16, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
How are island chains formed?
Regional SpecificsAn island chain is formed when Earth’s plates move over a hot spot. Magma is pushed through the plate and creates an underwater volcanic mountain. The mountain grows and forms an island. How can an island chain be formed by tectonic plates? The Hawaiian Islands were formed by such a hot spot occurring in the
Posted on April 16, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
When was the last major earthquake in Australia?
Regional SpecificsList of earthquakes State(S) Location Date Victoria Gippsland 2012-06-19 Queensland Coral Sea 2015-07-30 Northern Territory MacDonnell Region 2016-05-20 Victoria/New South Wales/Tasmania/South Australia Mansfield, Victoria 2021-09-22 When was the most recent earthquake in Australia? Australian National Recent Earthquakes Time (UTC) Time (AEST) Near 15 Apr 00:34:25 15 Apr 10:34:25 509km WSW of Alice Springs 14 Apr
Posted on April 16, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What are Pyrometric cones used for?
Regional SpecificsPyrometric cones are used worldwide to monitor ceramic firings in industrial kilns, pottery kilns, and small hobby kilns where the consistent temperature is important to the quality of the final product being fired. Pyrometric cones measure heat-work, the effect of time, and temperature. What is the purpose of a pyrometric cone in a gas kiln
Posted on April 16, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What was the largest earthquake ever recorded in California?
Regional SpecificsCalifornia’s Largest Recorded Earthquakes Since 1800, Ranked by Magnitude Magnitude Date Location 7.9 Jan. 9, 1857 Fort Tejon 7.8 April 18, 1906 San Francisco 7.4 Mar. 26, 1872 Owens Valley 7.4 Nov. 8, 1980 W. of Eureka* Is a 10.0 earthquake possible in California? No, earthquakes of magnitude 10 or larger cannot happen. The magnitude