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When the tectonic plates move underneath the continents.

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Where on the Earth's crust are earthquakes most likely to happen?

near the plate boundaries


Where and when is a earthquake most likely to occur?

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Are earthquakes most likely to happen around deltas?

No. Earthquakes generally happen near boundaries between tectonic plates. These geologically active areas do not favor the formation of river deltas.


Where do earthquakes occur mostly at?

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Do earthquakes happen near the equator?

Yes, earthquakes can happen near the equator. The occurrence of earthquakes is not limited to specific regions and can happen anywhere along tectonic plate boundaries, including those near the equator. The factors that contribute to earthquakes, such as plate movement and interactions, can be present in equatorial regions.


Why would an earthquake most likely happen in California than Illinois?

Because California has a transform boundary which is a source of earthquakes.


Do earthquakes happen on sunny days?

Earthquakes can happen during any weather, an earthquake is essentially when 2 tectonic plates collide. This means that their most likely to occur after a tsunami, they can occur doing any weather though.


On the West Coast of United States is most likely to get earthquakes?

Yes, the west coast of the United States is the most likely to get earthquakes.


What is most likely to happen along a transform fault boundary?

At these boundaries, the rocks grind and slide against each other, causing earthquakes.


When does a tsunami happen most frequently?

well, tsunami's are caused by earthquakes and most earthquakes occur in the sea.


Why are earthquakes and volcanoes more likely to happen in the ocean?

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Where do earthquakes happen the most in America?

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