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How did geologists determine the west coast of California has a higher earthquake risk then other areas in the US?
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Geologists determined that the west coast of California has a higher earthquake risk than other areas in the US. They did this by using a seismograph.
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Would an earthquake be more severe if it had a higher or lower magnitude?
An earthquake with a higher magnitude would generally be more severe. Magnitude measures the amount of energy released by an earthquake, so a higher magnitude indicates a stronger earthquake with more potential to cause damage. However, the severity also depends on other factors including the depth of the earthquake, population density, and building infrastructure in the affected area.
What would happen if you live near two tectonic plates?
The chance of earthquake in your area is higher.
How much is Earthquake Insurance in California?
It depends on a few factors, such as the value of your home and the % of deductible you choose. These deductibles are much higher than your home insurance policy. This is simply because earthquakes do not happen as often as Fires do and therefore its harder to estimate replacement costs.
Can an earthquake be felt on an elevator?
Yes, Earthquakes are often more easily felt on the higher floors of buildings.
Are tsunamis unpredictable?
No. They are predictable, if an 6.5 or higher earthquake happens near or/and in the sea it could generate what we call tsunami.
How did geologists determine that the west coast of California has a higher earthquake risk than other areas of the United states?
The coast of California has a high risk because of it's location on the transform boundary between the North American and the the Pacific plates. In this region stress can build up along the fault where it gets locked in place and this can cause large earthquakes. Another section of the US that is at significant risk of earthquakes is Alaska due to the subduction of the Pacific plate under the North American plate (this caused the largest earthquake in US history in 1964 with a magnitude of 9.2)
What ways to do after earthquake?
Make for higher ground.
When earthquake occurs where would the intensity be higher?
The intensity would be higher near the epicenter.
What part of Australia has a higher chance of getting hit by an earthquake?
dont you mean what part of an earthquake will get hit by australia
Would an earthquake be more severe if it had a higher or lower magnitude?
An earthquake with a higher magnitude would generally be more severe. Magnitude measures the amount of energy released by an earthquake, so a higher magnitude indicates a stronger earthquake with more potential to cause damage. However, the severity also depends on other factors including the depth of the earthquake, population density, and building infrastructure in the affected area.
Did the Alaskan earthquake of 1964 have a higher seismic moment than the San Francisco earthquake of 1906?
because it caused more damage
Where earthquake waves travel faster whether in rock or water?
Faster in rock. the higher the density, the higher the speed.
Why did the Alaskan earthquake of 1964 have a higher seismic moment than the San Francisco earthquake of 1906?
because it released more total energy
Who employs a geologist?
Geologists are employed by state and national governments, in institutions of higher education, by oil and gas companies, and by mining companies.
Which state has a higher population density California or Alaska?
California.
Has haiti had an earthquake higher than 7.0?
No. Highest ever recorded was a 7.0.
Why has there been no earthquakes higher than 8.9?
Two earthquakes higher than 8.9 on the Richter scale have been recorded. They are the Anchorage, Alaska, earthquake of 1964 which was rated as 9.2 and the Valdivia, Chile, earthquake of 1960 at 9.5.
