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How many eons are there in geologic time?
Regional SpecificsThree eons are recognized: the Phanerozoic Eon (dating from the present back to the beginning of the Cambrian Period), the Proterozoic Eon, and the Archean Eon. Less formally, eon often refers to a span of one billion years. What are the 4 geological eons? For example, the entire age of the earth is divided into
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What landforms are in the mountains?
Regional Specificsmountain, landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, generally exhibiting steep slopes, a relatively confined summit area, and considerable local relief. Mountains generally are understood to be larger than hills, but the term has no standardized geological meaning. What are 5 major landforms? A landform is a feature on the Earth’s surface that is part
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What cities are on the Hayward fault?
Regional SpecificsNearly 3 million people live directly on top of the active Hayward Fault. This includes the communities of Oakland, San Leandro, Hayward, Fremont, Richmond, Castro Valley, Union City and Berkeley. Where does the Hayward Fault start and end? The Hayward fault runs through the East Bay hills from San Jose through Richmond. The Hayward Fault
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What is the theory of plate tectonics?
Regional SpecificsWhat is the theory of plate tectonics explain? The theory of plate tectonics states that the Earth’s solid outer crust, the lithosphere, is separated into plates that move over the asthenosphere, the molten upper portion of the mantle. Oceanic and continental plates come together, spread apart, and interact at boundaries all over the planet. Where
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What is the average speed of a tsunami?
Regional SpecificsSince the average depth of the Pacific ocean is 4000 m (14,000 feet) , tsunami wave speed will average about 200 m/s or over 700 km/h (500 mph). How fast is a tsunami? In the deep ocean, a tsunami can move as fast as a jet plane, over 500 mph, and its wavelength, the distance
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What are large crystals?
Regional SpecificsAn igneous rock with large crystals probably indicates that the rock formed deep within the Earth, since it is typically warmer deep inside the Earth than near the surface. These are called intrusive rocks, and they have a phaneritic texture (from the Greek “phanerous” meaning visible). What is the name of the large crystals? Examples