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The western coast of Canada especially around Vancouver is at greatest risk of earthquakes due the the subduction of the northern portion of the Juan de Fuca plate beneath the North American plate which creates stresses within the Earth's crust at this point.
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What are some areas in the United States where the earthquake risk is high?
West coast probably has the worst earthquakes in the US.
Where in Canada do you think earthquakes are common?
I think in Vancouver earthquakes are common in Canada.
Why is Tokyo at risk of an earthquake?
Earthquakes usually occur when two tectonic plates push against each other. All the high-risk areas are along fault lines, or boundaries between two plates.
Where has a earthquake happen?
Earthquakes can happen in the Philippines, Or China We Had An Earthquake In Canada Too...
Are any places earthquake free?
No place on Earth is completely free from the risk of earthquakes. However, there are regions with lower seismic activity, such as the interior of continents, that experience fewer earthquakes compared to areas along tectonic plate boundaries. Even in these regions, there is still a small possibility of experiencing an earthquake.
Where are the areas that are the greatest risk from earthquakes?
Where plates meet
Areas of the US where the risk of earthquakes are high?
The most frequent number of earthquakes in U.S. are in Alaska followed by California.
What are some areas of the US where the risk of earthquakes is high?
In California near the San Andreas fault line
Where is seismograph used?
seismographs and seismometers are used in suspected "at risk" areas of tectonic activity (earthquakes and volcanoes)
What are some areas in the United States where the earthquake risk is high?
West coast probably has the worst earthquakes in the US.
Where in Canada do you think earthquakes are common?
I think in Vancouver earthquakes are common in Canada.
What are some areas in the US where the risk of earthquakes is high?
AlaskaAleutian Islandswest coast (i.e. Washington, Oregon, California)Rocky Mountainsparts of Missourietc.
Is Morroco at risk from earthquakes?
Morocco is at a low risk for earthquakes because it is not in close proximity to a tectonic plate boundary.
Why is Tokyo at risk of an earthquake?
Earthquakes usually occur when two tectonic plates push against each other. All the high-risk areas are along fault lines, or boundaries between two plates.
Is Puerto Rico at risk for earthquakes?
yes
Why is an earthquakes risk map useful?
They're not.
Why are Japan's coast at risk for tsunami?
Japan's coastal areas area at risk of tsunamis because Japan is lies on several plate margins. The movement of the plate margins cause earthquakes. it is the earthquakes in the sea bed and under water which cause tsunamis. This is because the movement displaces the water and causes a large wave of water.
