Tectonics Flashcards
1
Q
What year was the Christchurch earthquake?
A
2011
2
Q
How many people died in the Christchurch Earthquake?
A
185
3
Q
What year was the Kobe earthquake?
A
1995
4
Q
How many died in the Kobe earthquake?
A
Over 6000
5
Q
How thick are oceanic plates?
A
7-10km
6
Q
How thick are continental plates?
A
25-75km
7
Q
What rock are oceanic plates made of?
A
Basaltic
8
Q
What rock are continental plates made of?
A
Granite
9
Q
What plate type is older?
A
Continental
10
Q
What type of plate is dense, heavy, and subducts under the other type?
A
Oceanic
