Distribution and severity of earthquakes Flashcards
1
Q
Earthquake definition
A
A motion of the ground surface ranging from a faint tremor to wild motion
2
Q
Highest concentration?
A
Plate boundaries e.g. ring of fire
3
Q
What depth is divergent?
A
0-33km deep
4
Q
What depth do tremors begin destructive?
A
71km-101km deep
5
Q
What depth do tremors begin conservative?
A
Surface level
