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Occasionally. Alaska is the state that has the most earthquakes in America.
It is also the site of the 2nd largest earthquake ever recorded by man (magnitude 9.2) and the largest in the US which occurred in Prince William Sound near Anchorage on Friday, March 27, 1964.
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What two plates cause most of Alaska's earthquakes?
The Pacific and North American plates cause most of Alaska's earthquakes.
Why is Alaska likely to have more earthquakes than in Florida?
Alaska is on the edge of a crustal plate
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.
Is Alaska the us state that has had the most earthquakes?
No. That would be California. (edit) actually, It is Alaska. Check out the related link below.
How many earthquakes over magnitude 8 were recorded in 1965?
One 8.7Rat Islands, Alaska 1965/02/04 05:01
How are Alaska and the us different from earthquakes?
how are Alaska and the USAdifferent from earthquakes
What two plates cause most of Alaska's earthquakes?
The Pacific and North American plates cause most of Alaska's earthquakes.
What state do most earthquakes occur in?
Alaska is the most prone to earthquakes in the US.
What plate boundary is associated with earthquakes in Alaska?
The collision between the Pacific Oceanic Plate and the North American Continental plate can cause earthquakes in Alaska.
What natural hazards most affect Alaska?
There are a couple different natural hazards that affect Alaska. Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires are all hazards in Alaska. There is also a volcano in Alaska that formed in 1912 called Novarupta.
Why is Alaska likely to have more earthquakes than in Florida?
Alaska is on the edge of a crustal plate
When was Alaska Earthquake born?
Earthquakes are not born. Alaska had it's largest quake in 1964.
Where did the 2 strongest earthquakes occur?
Chile and Alaska
Why are earthquakes located in Alaska?
The Fat ladie Fell
What is the Average Magnitude Of Earthquakes For California And Alaska?
1
Which states are threatened by earthquakes?
Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California
Where did Alaska's earthquakes happen?
The 1964 earthquake hit Anchorage.
