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Why is it important for us to indentify areas which are prone to earthquakes?
Areas prone to earthquakes should be identified so that people can prepare for them. Most notably, bridges and public buildings should be built to withstand earthquakes.
Where are places in the US with high active earthquake?
The most earthquake prone areas in the US, and the world, revolve around the Ring of Fire, which is basically the shore of the Pacific Ocean. The Ring of Fire is the most common site for earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other certain types of natural disasters on Earth. In the US, the most earthquake prone areas lie along the West Coast including the states of Hawaii and Alaska.
What us state that has a transform boundary?
California is the most noticeable US state that has a transform boundary.
What is most rural state in US?
Alaska
What is the north western state of the US?
Alaska is the US state that is the farthest north and the farthest west. However, if you are asking about the 48 contiguous US states, Washington state is the most northwestern US state.
Why is it important for us to identify areas which are prone to drought?
We need to know the areas of earth that are prone to drought because they affect the efficacy with which such areas may be used for agriculture.
What is the most earthquake-prone state in the US?
Alaska
What state do most earthquakes occur in?
Alaska is the most prone to earthquakes in the US.
Which northern state holds the record as the most earthquake prone state in the US?
Alaska.
Where do most earthquakes happen in the US?
The most earthquake prone part of the US is Alaska. California is the second most earthquake prone state and Hawaii third. According to the USGS National Earthquake Center, there is an earthquake of magnitude 7.0 or greater in the US once every few years.
Which state in the US is the most earthquake prone?
Alaska is the most earthquake prone state averaging about 12,000 earthquakes each year. Alaska has so many earthquakes because the Pacific Plate is sinking under the North American Plate, where Alaska is located. California is the second most earthquake prone state averaging about 10,000 earthquakes each year. California has so many earthquakes because of the San Andreas Fault, the North American Plate rubbing against the Pacific Plate. *each earthquake is not always felt or noticeable*
What state has the most dogs in the US?
In the US which state has the most animals living in it?
Is tornadoes are most common in the Midwestern US a true fact?
Yes. This is the most tornado-prone region in the world.
What state is the most popular state in the US?
Califonia is the most popular state in the US
Which US state contains the most volcanoes?
Alaska is the US state with the most volcanoes.
What is the fifth most popular state in the US?
The fifth most populous state in the US is Illinois. The ffith most visited state in the US is most likely either Pennsylvania or Massachusetts.
What is the coldest state in US?
The coldest state in the US is Alaska. It is the most northern US state.
