Earthquakes in the UK Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when the crust moves?
A
It cracks and fractures the rock creating a line of weakness.
2
Q
What needs to happen for an Earthquake to occur?
A
Movement along the fault line.
3
Q
What are Earthquakes felt like in the UK?
A
Most vibrations caused by movement are too small to be felt.
4
Q
How do Earthquakes occur in the UK?
A
There are large faults.
From time to time movements occur along these faults as stresses on the rocks are released
5
Q
Where will an Earthquake most likely occur in the UK?
A
Fault lines passing through the densely populated West Midlands.
