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Yes, they do. This is because in the locality of a tectonic boundary or fault (though less on a Constructive margin), friction and build up of tension cause sudden shock-waves to be released as an earthquake. Therefore, those living near a fault or plate margin are more likely to experience earthquakes than those who live farther from them.
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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.
Why earthquakes cause more damage than others?
The biggest earthquakes do not always cause the most damage if they strike unpopulated areas, or areas where the local infrastructure was built to withstand severe earthquakes. Also some big earthquakes may be high in intensity, but very short in duration, causing less damage.
Why are earthquakes more likely to happen in some parts of the world than others?
It has to do with stress in the earth's crust. There are more earthquakes where there is more stress. Most of this occurs at the boundaries between the tectonic plates as they slowly grind against each other.
Do warm areas experience more earthquakes than cold areas?
yes
Countries that are found in volcanic areas are more to earthquakes?
Prone
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.
What areas of the world have the most earthquakes?
Indonesia is in a very active seismic zone, also, but by virtue of its larger size than Japan, it has more total earthquakes.
Why earthquakes cause more damage than others?
The biggest earthquakes do not always cause the most damage if they strike unpopulated areas, or areas where the local infrastructure was built to withstand severe earthquakes. Also some big earthquakes may be high in intensity, but very short in duration, causing less damage.
Why are earthquakes more likely to happen in some parts of the world than others?
It has to do with stress in the earth's crust. There are more earthquakes where there is more stress. Most of this occurs at the boundaries between the tectonic plates as they slowly grind against each other.
Do warm areas experience more earthquakes than cold areas?
yes
Why do some earthquakes affect countries more severely than others?
Because there are tectonic plates in our world and if you live on the boundaries of Australia you will. Have more earthquakes because the plates will rub and cause the earth to shake
Countries that are found in volcanic areas are more to earthquakes?
Prone
Who has more earthquakes Japan or California?
Japan. It has a lot of earthquakes, and is one of the most affected areas in the world. Because of their technology level (compared to countries like Indonesia and Fiji), Japan is the country with the most earthquakes reported each year. Though, that doesn't mean it's the country with the most earthquakes. But it certainly has more earthquakes than California.
What are the earthquake prone areas in the world?
the reason some parts of the earth are more prone to having earthquakes is because of the fault line the cities are built on.
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.
Which areas are most unlikely to suffer an earthquake?
Earthquakes happen everywhere, but they're more frequent in some areas then others. It's quicker to explain where Earthquakes happen and let you work out where they're less likely to happen. Earthquakes are most common at tectonic plate boundaries, that is, where different plates meet. The largest events usually happen where two plates are colliding. About 90% of the world's earthquakes happen along the ring of fire. The ring of fire is roughly where the Pacific Ocean is near to or touches land. It's caused by tectonic plate movement/collisions.
Are earthquakes spread evenly around the world or are they in concentrated areas?
They are spread evenly around the world. Once two or more plates meet together they make an earthquake or volcanoe at anytime.
