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There has been a number of earthquakes in Central America. There is a ring of fire around the Pacific with some instability of tectonic plates. From February 18-22, 2018, there were three earthquakes under 5 magnitude (Panama, Nicaragua, and S El Salvador.
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Why are earthquakes so frequent in Central America?
because of the volcanoes...nd the plates in the earth always move and shift
What is the ring of fire how is it related to the frequent occurrence of earthquakes?
The ring of fire is the area in western South America, western North America, southern Alaska, and eastern Asia where volcanoes and earthquakes are common.
Where in the world do earthquakes occur often?
In California, there are frequent earthquakes
What are the natural disasters in Costa Rica?
theres a fault line that runs through America, hence magma/lava flows through these cracks in the earth's surface through "volcanoes"...as central America is on low-lying flat ground its also prone to floods as there is bad drainage of water.
Why do Southeast Asia's large islands experience frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
They have frequent earthquakes because other countries have earthquakes then waves from that flow to islands creating an earthquake. The earthquake then triggers a volcano.
Why are earthquakes so frequent in Central America?
because of the volcanoes...nd the plates in the earth always move and shift
Why do earthquakes cause more damage in western south America and central America?
Because the fault lines are on the caost of South America, not in central America.
What countries in latin and central America are impacted by earthquakes?
All of them.
What is the ring of fire how is it related to the frequent occurrence of earthquakes?
The ring of fire is the area in western South America, western North America, southern Alaska, and eastern Asia where volcanoes and earthquakes are common.
Where in the world do earthquakes occur often?
In California, there are frequent earthquakes
Why do the coastal regions surronding the pacific ocean have frequent earthquakes?
Because it could be by the plates that are active and have more frequent earthquakes.
What are the natural disasters in Costa Rica?
theres a fault line that runs through America, hence magma/lava flows through these cracks in the earth's surface through "volcanoes"...as central America is on low-lying flat ground its also prone to floods as there is bad drainage of water.
Why do Southeast Asia's large islands experience frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
They have frequent earthquakes because other countries have earthquakes then waves from that flow to islands creating an earthquake. The earthquake then triggers a volcano.
What situation is associated with shear?
Frequent shallow earthquakes
What situation involves shear?
Frequent shallow earthquakes.
What were some of the natural disasters that have ravaged Central America?
Volcanic eruptions, fires, and earthquakes have ravaged Central American Countries. Destroying cities and killing thousands.
What are the list of earthquakes that happen in Central America in the last five yaers?
Too many to list. Even in the UK there will be around 100 very minor earthquakes every day!
