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∙ 12y agoActually, there are may reasons for earthquakes so there is no definite causes, but there are reasons.
1 Plates siding against each other
2 Plated moving under another plate (subducton, not suduction, kiddies!)
3 It is a man made earthquake that is a result of things penatraiting the earth.
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∙ 12y agoAlaska has such a high risk associated with earthquakes because the tectonic plates maybe present in a large number underneath Alaska's crust. These plates move because of the circular movement of magma in the core inside the earth.
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∙ 12y agoBecause of tectonic plates colliding or grining each other
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∙ 13y agothe earthquake was caused by an oceanic plate sinking under a continental plate which caused a reverse fault by compressional force.
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If such pattern does exist could you use it to determine where high risk earthquakes zones are located?
if such a pattern exist, could you use it to determine where high risk earthquakes zones are located?
Why does the risk of earthquakes vary across the US?
Earthquakes tend to occur most often at or near the boundaries between tectonic plates. One such boundary runs along the coast of the Western United States all the way from the bottom of California to Alaska. So places near this boundary are at the highest risk of earthquakes. As you move further east, you move further away from this tectonic plate boundary so the risk of earthquakes goes down (although they can still happen).
Did California just have an earthquake?
We don't know how to predict earthquakes. Given California's history and that it is on a fairly active fault line we can say that it will certainly continue to have earthquakes and at some point there will be a big one. But as to when, no one knows.
Who has more earthquakes Hawaii or California?
Yes, California has earthquakes. EVERYWHERE has earthquakes. California is actually the biggest earthquake risk zone in the United States.Calafornia does have earthquakes it is actually the top state or whatever to have the most earthquakes in the world i thinkCalafornia does have earthquakes it is actually the top state or whatever to have the most earthquakes in the world i think
What are several high risk zones for earthquakes?
High risk earthquake zones are located where tectonic plates shift against each other. Two examples are along the coast of North and South America (California, Chile, Mexico, to name a few), along the Himalayas and the middle east ( Bangladesh, India, etc.).
Areas of the US where the risk of earthquakes are high?
The most frequent number of earthquakes in U.S. are in Alaska followed by California.
If such pattern does exist could you use it to determine where high risk earthquakes zones are located?
if such a pattern exist, could you use it to determine where high risk earthquakes zones are located?
What is a fault makes California an area of high risk for earthquakes?
Andreas fault.
Where are the high risk for earthquakes?
San Francisco is one area at high risk; the San Andreas fault is quite active. Any area near a fault line is at high risk of earthquake activity.
Are there any natural hazards in Tokyo?
There is a high risk of earthquakes occurring in the Tokyo area.
What would NOT be a good idea in an area that has a high risk for earthquakes?
While there are many things that are not a good idea to do in an area that has a high risk of earthquakes, probably the single most dangerous thing to put in such a location would be a nuclear power plant.
Is auto insurance in california higher because of the risk of earthquakes?
"Sadly, yes I have come to understand that it is due to the risks associated with earthquakes. Earthquakes can cause many different problems on the roads which in turn can injury you or your car while driving."
Are high returns on investments usually associated with low risk?
FALSE
Why does the risk of earthquakes vary across the US?
Earthquakes tend to occur most often at or near the boundaries between tectonic plates. One such boundary runs along the coast of the Western United States all the way from the bottom of California to Alaska. So places near this boundary are at the highest risk of earthquakes. As you move further east, you move further away from this tectonic plate boundary so the risk of earthquakes goes down (although they can still happen).
Fault that makes California an area of high risk for earthquakes?
The San Andreas fault
What are some areas of the US where the risk of earthquakes is high?
In California near the San Andreas fault line
What specific level of risk is associated with inability to complete the mission to standard if hazards occur during the mission?
high risk
