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Why Do More Earthquakes Occur In The Northern Hemisphere?
I am not sure that they actually do have more Earthquakes in the Northern hemisphere. However, as the Northern Hemisphere has more land mass than the Southern hemisphere, more land based Earthquakes will inevitably be detected.
Is their more than the plates that can cause earthquakes?
yes.
Why do some areas of the world have more earthquakes than others?
they have more earthquakes in other people depending on the faults and plates around the world.
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
Why do lower magnitude earthquakes cause more damage than higher ones?
Earthquakes with lower magnitude can cause more damage than higher ranking earthquakes because sometimes the buildings are easier to break in some areas than others for example : an earthquake with a 6 on the richtor scale in Texas may do more damage than a 7 on the richtor scale in California.
Do earthquakes occur under the sea?
Yes, it is quite common for earthquakes to occur under the sea. But they can also occur under the land. Any location on the Earth's surface (or close to the Earth's surface, to be more accurate) can have an earthquake, although of course, some locations are more prone to earthquakes than others.
Why Do More Earthquakes Occur In The Northern Hemisphere?
I am not sure that they actually do have more Earthquakes in the Northern hemisphere. However, as the Northern Hemisphere has more land mass than the Southern hemisphere, more land based Earthquakes will inevitably be detected.
Are there volcanoes under the sea?
There are more under water than on land.
Are there more earthquakes in Florida or China?
China experiences many more earthquakes than Florida.
Do earthquakes take more than 1 hour?
No. Most earthquakes last less than a minute.
Are geologists more successful in predicting volcanic eruptions than earthquakes?
Yes-- they are more successful in predictiong volcanic eruptions than earthquakes
Do earthquakes change the appearance of Earth?
No, There is more than 100 earthquakes daily on earth.
Why is it easier to design warning systems for tsunamis than it is for earthquakes?
earthquakes are more unpredictable.
Is their more than the plates that can cause earthquakes?
yes.
What causes most deaths Earthquakes lightning Strikes or Hurricanes?
Earthquakes have caused more deaths than hurricanes, and hurricanes have caused more deaths than lightning.
How do manatees stay under water longer than the average land dwelling animal?
more predisposed to traveling underwater than other land animals.
Why do some areas of the world have more earthquakes than others?
they have more earthquakes in other people depending on the faults and plates around the world.
