2006-11-16 13:32:05 · 6 answers · asked by Narda J 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Yes.
The earthquake starts when the two massive land masses on each side of the fault line break loose, as the Masses are trying to move and build up tremendous pressure in the fault (The actual crack between land Masses) builds and finally releases when the land Masses suddenly jolt apart causing an oscillation resulting in an earthquake.
Good question,
Darryl S.
2006-11-16 13:45:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, but the fault line is not always known.
Underground lava and volcanos can cause earthquakes also
2006-11-16 13:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes, but they can also begin miles underneath the fault line... umm i read somewhere that an earthquake happens when two massive plates move and they over lap eachother or move away from each other. we all kno that all land in this world is comin together slowly.
2006-11-16 13:50:00 · answer #3 · answered by Love Exists? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually the earthquake happens when two sides of the fault scrape past one another
2006-11-16 13:33:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Sometimes, but most are miles below the surface whereas fault lines tend to be surface artifacts.
2006-11-16 13:34:26 · answer #5 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I believe they do.
But I believe in God too.
2006-11-16 14:00:32 · answer #6 · answered by Alan G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋