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one main location of an earthquake isSanAndrea'sfault.
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On what basis were plate boundaries first established?
They were established so people could plot the locations of earthquakes
What is the relationship between the locations of volcanoes and earthquakes with regard to faults?
Earthquakes and volcanoes are most common near the faults at plate boundaries.
How do you feel earthquakes?
Even though you probably don't realize that there are over 100 earthquakes a week around the globe, Earthquakes can vary from small to big. Simply meaning, locations closer to the equator line are affected with larger and much more disastorous Earthquakes. So depending where you live, you wont be able to feel earthquakes, without some kind of crazy science stuff
Why does Oklahoma have earthquakes?
Just about everywhere on Earth can have earthquakes. Some locations are more known for it than others, but it turns out that one of the largest earthquakes ever in the United States was in Missouri, a location not particularly noted for being earthquake-prone. Anywhere there's a fault, there can be earthquakes. The recent (November 2011) Oklahoma quakes occurred along the Wilzetta fault.
What location in a city is more likely to experience earthquakes?
The locations that are closest to the fault lines.
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.
What place is most likely to have an earthquake?
California, Alaska and Japan are all locations that have frequent earthquakes.
What do the locations of earthquakes and volcanoes have in common?
They are both caused by the plates under the earth being unstable, therefore moving causing vibrations and the outcome is either volcanoes or earthquakes.
What are some earthquakes called?
Some types of earthquakes are explosive,tectonic and underground.
Why some states have no earthquakes?
Some states do not have earthquakes because they are not located on or near fault lines.
Are earthquakes good to the ocean?
Wow some earthquakes start in the ocean
What type of countries has earthquakes?
Everywhere on the planet suffers from earthquakes at some time. However there ares some places where earthquakes, particularly bad earthquakes, are more frequent. These places are located at continental margins.
