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A large number of cities are built in earthquake zones on or near fault lines. Earthquakes can create nice deep harbours, hills with nice views and other topography to make a good place to build a city (San Francisco is good example). There are far too many cities to list here but many of the cities that have coastline on the Pacific Ocean have fault lines nearby....
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What major cities are located near the san Andreas fault?
Los Angeles and San Fransisco
Do tornadoes follow fault lines?
No. Tornadoes have absolutely nothing to do with fault lines.
Do most earthquakes occur on fault lines?
Most earthquakes do occur on fault lines.
Why are California's mountains and valleys generally parallel to the coast?
The fault lines
Are the appearance of tornadoes due to the earths fault lines?
No. Tornadoes are a weather phenomenon and have absolutely nothing to do with fault lines.
Are there fault lines in England?
Yes. England has minor fault lines but none that are major.
Does Louisiana have a fault line?
Louisiana has many fault lines, but none that have caused major earthquakes.
Where are the fault lines on East Coast of US?
Fault lines are really located everywhere, but it's usually the major fault lines that you need to worry about. The recent Virginia earthquake, which occurred on Aug. 23, 2011, was not related to any major geological fault line. However, geologists are concerned with the New York-Alabama Lineament, which is a major magnetic fault line that runs from New York to Alabama. See the Related Link below for more information on fault lines in the U.S. east of the Rocky Mountains.
Why does Pennsylvania have a low risk of earthquakes?
There are no major nearby fault lines.
What is the best way for major cities to prepare for earthquakes?
Don't build or live in old buildings, and don't build an old and out of date, cheap nuclear power plant on fault lines.
Through what two cities in Mississippi did major rail lines pass?
The two cities in Mississippi that major rail lines passed were Jackson and Vicksburg.Regards,- A.Z
What major cities are located near the san Andreas fault?
Los Angeles and San Fransisco
Where are the fault lines in West Virginia?
While there are numerous fault lines everywhere throughout the world, there is not a major fault line that runs through West Virginia. However, previous earthquakes occurring on the New Madrid fault line have been felt in West Virginia.
Are there fault lines in Haiti?
yes there are fault lines in haiti
Why do cities and towns get built near fault lines?
because of tourism and because people wnat to die a painful death
Are fault lines caused by earthquakes?
No, fault lines cause earthquakes
Is there a fault line in Ohio?
The United States Geographical Services [ USGS ] map should show you all the major fault lines across the whole country.
