The Duration of the Shaking Is Not a Significant Factor

question 16

True/False

The duration of the shaking is not a significant factor in damages suffered and lives lost.

Recognize the role of magnetic fields in understanding Earth's geology, including magnetic reversals and seafloor spreading.

Describe the geological phenomena associated with subduction zones and volcanic activity.

Understand the processes of ridge push and slab pull in plate movement.

Explain the formation and significance of triple junctions in plate tectonics.

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