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What is an origin of an earthquake called?
The origin of an earthquake is called the epicenter.
Would a large earthquake cause more damage than a small earthquake?
yes
What is a Earthquake expert called?
The study of earthquakes is called seismology so an earthquake expert should be called a seismologist.
What is the measurement of how likely an area is to have damaging earthquake called?
an earthquake hazard
What is a crak in the earths crust that can lead to an earthquake called?
A crack in the Earth's crust that can lead to an earthquake is called a fault.
What is a small earthquake before a larger one called?
It is called a tremor.
What do you call a small earthquake that follows a more powerful earthquake in the same area?
It is called an aftershock.
Small tremors following an earthquake are called?
They are known as aftershocks.
What are smaller earthquakes called that immediately follow a major earthquake?
earthquakes that immediately follow a major earthquake are called "aftershocks" as to small earthquakes before large earthquakes are called "foreshocks".
Is an earthquake is also called a trembler?
Yes, an earthquake is also commonly referred to as a trembler. Both terms are used interchangeably to describe the shaking or trembling of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.
Does a small earthquake mean that a larer earthquake is coming?
Not necessarily. Small earthquakes, also known as foreshocks, can occur independently and do not always indicate that a larger earthquake will follow. Earthquakes are complex natural events, and while larger quakes can sometimes be preceded by smaller ones, there is no definitive way to predict when or if a larger earthquake will occur.
After shock?
A small earthquake that follows the main earthquake.
aftershock?
a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake
Compare and contrast aftershocks and foreshocks?
An aftershock is a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake, while a foreshock is a small earthquake that often precedes, leads to, a major earthquake.
What was the epicenter of Kobe earthquake?
A small island called awaji. about 20 km south west of Kobe
What is an origin of an earthquake called?
The origin of an earthquake is called the epicenter.
Does a small earthquake mean that a larger earthquake is coming?
Not always
