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California's seismic activity is the result of the many active faults it lies upon, most prominantly, the San Andreas Fault. One of the reasons that California has so many earthquakes is that the San Andreas fault has a "bend" that creates large amounts of friction as the plates slide next to each other.
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Why do the coastal regions surronding the pacific ocean have frequent earthquakes?
Because it could be by the plates that are active and have more frequent earthquakes.
Why do tsunami's hit Japan?
This is because earthquakes and tremors are common in Japan. That triggers tsunamis to occur
What situation is associated with shear?
Frequent shallow earthquakes
What situation involves shear?
Frequent shallow earthquakes.
Why do Southeast Asia's large islands experience frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
Southeast Asia's large islands are located along the Ring of Fire, an area of high tectonic activity due to the movement of various tectonic plates. This movement can lead to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions as the plates interact with each other. The region's geological makeup, with multiple active fault lines and volcanic hotspots, also contributes to the frequency of these natural events.
How does ring of fire related to frequent occurrence of earthquakes?
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What is an area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
The ring of fire
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.
Location of frequent earthquakes at the subduction zone?
Frequent earthquakes occur at subduction zones where one tectonic plate is being forced beneath another. These earthquakes are caused by the intense pressure and friction between the plates as they move against each other. Examples of subduction zones with frequent earthquakes include the Pacific Ring of Fire where the Pacific Plate is subducting beneath other plates.
Has Antarctica ever had an earthquake?
Antarctica is the quietest continent in terms of earthquakes. Earthquakes have occurred, but are infrequent. What is common on the continent are ice-quakes, which are not as 'moving' as earthquakes, but are frequent.
What is the region called that is subject to frequent earthquakes and volcanoes?
ring of fire
What event is the most common at a transform plate boundary?
frequent earthquakes.
