2007-03-17 13:18:43 · 6 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
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2007-03-18 20:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by A.Ganapathy India 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates---large rocks which form the foundation of the earth's crust and ocean. These plates float on the earth's liquid, molten rock.
However, if you are being funny. Yes the rain does cause earthquakes. In fact, the rain gods, who cause rain---also cause Cataclysmic disasters such as earthquakes.
2007-03-17 20:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by stagger_lee1974 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
earthquakes are caused plate techtonics. There is alot of things happening under the ground that causes it to shake on the surface. Rain water wont reach underground, so it has nothing to do with earthquakes.
2007-03-17 20:24:25 · answer #3 · answered by Young P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, most earthquakes are caused by movement underground. Rain would have no effect on them happening or not.
Good question, though.
Here is something I have noted over the years; most hurricanes come at night...
2007-03-17 20:21:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no the water would not make it deep enough into the ground and the processes that cause quakes probably wouldn't be affected anyway
2007-03-17 20:22:49 · answer #5 · answered by lichralp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a geologist, so I don't know for sure, but I don't think so. I think they are caused by the Earth's plates shifting.
2007-03-17 20:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by Darby 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋