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The earth is made up of tectonic plates whose movements when they meet result in earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
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Have earthquakes occurred in the central part of the US?
yes it has and Chelsea Boyd answeres this
What would NOT be a good idea in an area that has a high risk for earthquakes?
While there are many things that are not a good idea to do in an area that has a high risk of earthquakes, probably the single most dangerous thing to put in such a location would be a nuclear power plant.
Can scientists know where past earthquakes were?
By looking at the rocks and the way the layers of rock are stacked scientist feel they have pretty good idea of the time and severity of many past earthquakes.
How many earthquakes over magnitude 8 were recorded in 1908?
there was a 8.2 off the coast of central Peru on 1908/12/12 12:08
How many earthquakes over magnitude 8 were recorded in 1966?
One 8.1 near the coast of central Peru 1966/10/17 21:41
Does central Europe have the greatest number of earthquakes?
Europe doesn't have the greatest number of earthquakes.
What is the central idea of evolution?
That there is no central idea.
What is the central idea of a writing?
The central idea of a writing is the theme.
What is the central idea or insight of the poem Ulysses?
central idea of the ulysses
What is the part of speech of central idea?
"Central idea" functions as a noun.
What countries in latin and central America are impacted by earthquakes?
All of them.
What is one weakness of central Mexico?
Volcanoes and earthquakes are some natural hazards found in central Mexico.
What is a central idea of a speech?
The central idea of a speech is like the thesis statement.
The central idea of writing?
The central idea of a writing is the theme!
What is the part of speech for the word central idea?
"Central" functions as an adjective, describing the type of idea. "Idea" is a noun, which is the main subject of the phrase. Together, "central idea" forms a noun phrase.
Are earthquakes frequent in Central America?
There has been a number of earthquakes in Central America. There is a ring of fire around the Pacific with some instability of tectonic plates. From February 18-22, 2018, there were three earthquakes under 5 magnitude (Panama, Nicaragua, and S El Salvador.
Do earthquakes occur in the central portion of the US?
Earthquakes can occur anywhere, although they are more common near the oceans than further inland.
