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What are the three major earthquakes and the year they occurred?
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- 1960 Valdivia Earthquake (Magnitude: 9.5)
- 2004 Indian ocean Earthquake (Magnitude: 9.3)
- 1952 Kamchatka Earthquake (Magnitude: 9.2)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_earthquakes#Largest_earthquakes_by_magnitude
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How many earthquakes have occurred worldwide in 2010?
It is impossible to tell. 2010 was a year of numerous large earthquakes around the globe. However, many smaller earthquakes occurred and many more that were too weak to be measured. It is estimated that millions of earthquakes occur each year.
When and where earthquakes have occurred in the past centenary?
One last year in Hauiku
Where have the 2010 earthquakes occurred and dates?
The 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile and two 7.8 earthquakes in Indonesia were the most significant in 2010. List of earthquakes by year or by country can be found at the USGS Earthquake Hazards website. It provides a list of significant earthquakes for 2010 as well as a worldwide map of earthquakes for 2010. See link below.
How many major earthquakes above 7.0 happen each year in the world?
18 on average
What major event occurred in the year 1776?
uhhh the Declaration of Independence on July 4th
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Britney Spears went super nuts
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New Zealand has many minor earthquakes a year, but only one major earthquake has happened in New Zealand in 2011.
How many major earthquakes (magnitude 7.0 to 7.9) happen on average in the world each year?
18
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Trinidad lies on a fault line. There are earthquakes fairly regularly - at least 2 per year. None have done major damage however.
How many earthquakes can there be in a year?
Nobody knows how many earthquakes can happen in a year because you cannot predict earthquakes. :)
Did san gabriel have earthquakes?
Yes, San Gabriel, California has experienced earthquakes. It is located near the San Andreas Fault, which is a major tectonic boundary that is known for its seismic activity. The area has a history of earthquakes, including the notable 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake.
Did the largest magnitude earthquake in the past year occur at a subduction zone plate boundary?
Yes. All known earthquakes of magnitude 9.0 or greater have occurred at subduction boundaries.
