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An earthquake is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, it is caused by movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.
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How many earthquake are occur in the last four years?
alot of earthquakes
Will the earthquake in 2012 happen?
There will be earthquakes in 2012 (and there already have been), as earthquakes occur every day. If you are referring to the global earthquake that is supposed to end the world, then no. Such an event is impossible.
Does an earthquake occur when magma from the magma chamber rises?
That causes some earthquakes, but most earthquakes occur as a result of tectonic plate grinding against each other.
What do mountains have to do with earthquakes?
Mountains are not required for an earthquake to occur. Recently, in flat areas such as Kansas and Oklahoma, earthquakes have been on the rise.
Where did the 3 worst earthquakes occur in US?
This is debatable, but the three worst earthquakes in the U.S. were likely the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, the Alaskan earthquake of 1964, and the New Madrid, Missouri earthquake, which was in the early 19th century.
Do most earthquakes occur around earthquake valley?
Please more specific, as earthquakes occur worldwide.
Did an earthquake occur in Gardiner Maine?
Does Maine have earthquakes
When where there earthquake?
With earthquakes, you really can't tell when or where they will occur.
Why do volcanoes and earthquakes occur on plate boundries?
earthquakes occur because plates move and they over lap causing an earthquake.
Do earthquakes also occur outside the earthquake belt?
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What is interpolate earthquake?
Earthquakes that occur along plate boundaries
Where volcanoes and earthquakes occur?
Anywhere where the earths plates meet. Earthquakes occur only were there is an epicenter. Were ever the epicenter is the earthquake will happen.
What are the smaller earthquakes that occur following the main earthquake?
These are known as aftershocks.
How many earthquake are occur in the last four years?
alot of earthquakes
What type of earthquake occur in Hawaii?
Usually, the kinds of earthquakes that occur in Hawaii are generated by volcanoes.
How does earthquake occur?
Earthquakes are caused when pressure builds up as two tectonic plates move together. As the pressure is released, an earthquake is produced.
Where is earthquakes most likely to occur?
earthquakes are most likely to occur on the rim of tectonic plates
