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Is the motion of lithospheric plates a major cause of earthquakes?

It is the main cause of earthquakes. However you may get minor earthquakes due to volcanic activity or mass wasting events.


Do earthquakes happen everyday?

Yes, earthquakes happen every day around the world. However, the majority of these earthquakes are minor and go unnoticed by people. Stronger earthquakes that can cause damage are less frequent.


Major danger of earthquakes?

Earthquakes can cause several types of damage. Some of the major damage they can cause are collapsed building, sinkholes, tsunamis, and loss of life.


Can tornadoes cause earthquakes?

Tornadoes can cause some minor ground vibrations that have been picked up by seismometers, but these vibrations are too small to cause damage or even be felt.


Would a strong earthquake be more likely to occur along a fault were several minor earthquakes have happened recently?

Yes it would.


Do earthquakes happen in Florida?

i think but if you pray god will not make Florida have an earthquake


Would a strong earthquake be more likely to occur along a fault where few earthquakes have happened recently or along a fault where several minor earthquakes have happened recently explain?

it is more likely to have a strong earthquake where few recent earthquakes have happened


Are earthquakes always bad?

No. Many earthquakes have no impact. The majority of earthquakes are so minor that they can't even be felt.


Do tsunamis cause earthquakes?

Earthquakes are one (but not the only) cause of tsunamis.


Do earthquakes have a geologic meteorological or human cause?

Earthquakes have a geological cause.


How many earthquakes happen every year in Haiti?

On average, Haiti experiences around 200 small earthquakes each year. However, these are generally minor tremors and not typically strong enough to cause significant damage.


Do lightning cause Earthquakes?

Lightning does not directly cause earthquakes. Earthquakes are typically caused by the movement of tectonic plates or volcanic activity. Lightning is a discharge of atmospheric electricity within a thunderstorm that does not have an impact on the Earth's crust to cause earthquakes.