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Why is japan's geography bad for natural disasters?
Near fault lines, hence the mountains.
Why does earthquakes and tsunamis don't affect Britain?
Because Britain isn't near any fault lines on land or in the ocean. Fault lines are the edges of Tectonic plates, there are 7 main ones. San Andreas is over a big fault line so it gets lots of earthquakes
Why do earthquakes happen near fault lines?
because the tectonic plates are moving beneth the earths crust, colliding with each other. if someone live along one of these fault lines between the plates they would experience a large earthquake.
Are there fault lines in England?
Yes. England has minor fault lines but none that are major.
Are There Any Fault Lines In Utah?
Yes, the Wasatch fault is located in the middle of northern Utah, just to the east of the Great Salt Lake, and is in fact one of the largest and most active normal fault in the world. It however has not caused any large earthquakes since pioneer settlement in Utah. 80% of Utah's population near here.
Why are California's mountains and valleys generally parallel to the coast?
The fault lines
Where are earthquakes primarily located?
Near fault lines.
Does OK have any fault lines?
One is the Meers fault near Meer, Oklahoma.
Why do earthquake are always near fault?
Earthquakes occur near fault lines because they happen when two plates slide into each other. Fault lines run over the space between tectonic plates are resting.
They occur at fault lines and near volcanic activity?
earthquakes
Is Wisconsin a no fault state for divorce?
Yes Wisconsin is a no-fault divorce state.
Are most earthquakes near edges?
Not necessarily, they happen on fault lines.
Which new zealand city is build near four active fault lines?
The city of Wellington in New Zealand is build near four active fault lines. The city is also the capital of New Zealand.
Why do earthquake occur in the Philippine frequently?
Either they are near fault lines or near tectonic plates (what carry continents)
Is Brazil near any earthquake fault lines or is there any active or dormat volcanoes?
no
Should buildings built near fault lines be earthquake proof?
yes its safer
Where are mountains mostly found?
Mountains are mostly found in areas where tectonic plates meet, such as along convergent plate boundaries or at hot spots where magma rises to form volcanic mountains. They can also be found in regions with uplift caused by tectonic activity, such as the Himalayas due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.
