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I believe there is evidence that they tend to occur in a given location when that location is under greatest tidal stress. The point around which the earth and moon orbit is within the body of the earth, so that tidal stresses would be changing, and constantly following this rapidly moving point. This point is called the Center of Mass, or in some cases the Center of Gravity. It is also sometimes called the Barycenter.
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∙ 8y agoThey are most common at tectonic plate boundaries.
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∙ 12y agoit mostly occurs when the tectonic plates slide past each other
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∙ 8y agoEarthquakes occur when the earth moves, especially along continental plate boundaries.
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∙ 12y agonear subduction zones
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∙ 12y agoNear Big Gigantic Faults.
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Earthquakes usually occur at what time of the day?
they can occur at anytime.
What type of earthquake occur in Hawaii?
Usually, the kinds of earthquakes that occur in Hawaii are generated by volcanoes.
IS there anyway to determine what parts of the world are most prone to earthquakes?
earthquakes usually occur on plates' borders. You can look at the pattern of past earthquakes.
Where are earthquakes always found?
Earthquakes ofetn occur on plate boundaries. Usually in Japan, Peru, Thailand although we have had some in Macnhester, Kent and Birmingham.
Do most earthquakes occur on fault lines?
Most earthquakes do occur on fault lines.
What regions do earthquakes mostly occur?
earthquakes usually occur at tectonic plate boundaries
Earthquakes usually occur at what time of the day?
they can occur at anytime.
Do earthquakes occur fast?
usually yes.
Where do earthquakes usually occurr?
Earthquakes ussually occur near the tectonic plates which cover the earths surface.
What type of earthquake occur in Hawaii?
Usually, the kinds of earthquakes that occur in Hawaii are generated by volcanoes.
What place do the earthquakes most occur?
They usually occur in places where two plates meet- faults.
Why do earthquakes usually occur plate boundaries?
Earthquakes are usually happen along the edges of the tectonic plates and are caused by the plates hitting together.
What regions do most earthquakes occur in?
Usually in the United States have the most earthquakes but, if you live there, don't worry 'cause they're usually harmless.
IS there anyway to determine what parts of the world are most prone to earthquakes?
earthquakes usually occur on plates' borders. You can look at the pattern of past earthquakes.
Does any one know any names of earthquakes?
Earthquakes are not given names. They are usually referred to by the area in which they occur
Why do most earthquakes occur only in isolated regions?
The west Pacific Ocean earthquakes usually occur along the joins in the continental plates which lie offshore in most cases.
What biome do earthquakes occur in?
The lithosphere is where earthquakes occur.
