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There is not a definition for this term. It seems that an impact zone would be the area where the earthquake happened.

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Where the earthquakes located?

In subduction zones.


Where do you find most of the zones of earthquakes and volcanoes on Earth's surface?

usually you find most of the zones of earthquakes and volcanoes at a plate boundary.


The deepest earthquakes occur were?

The deepest earthquakes occur at subduction zones where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another into the Earth's mantle. These earthquakes can occur as deep as 700 km below the surface.


Can you get active and inactive earthquake zones?

yes you can get active and inactive earthquakes zones.


Do earthquakes occur in subduction zones?

For sure.


What plate boundaries experience the deepest earthquakes?

Subduction zones have the deepest earthquakes.


Is there a connection between earthquakes and tidal waves?

Yes. Earthquakes at subduction zones can trigger tsunamis.


What makes a country vulnerable to earthquakes?

Countries are vulnerable to earthquakes based on their location along tectonic plate boundaries, historic seismic activity, and building construction standards. Areas near subduction zones, fault lines, or rift zones are more susceptible to earthquakes. Poorly constructed buildings and infrastructure can increase the impact of seismic events on a country's population and economy.


What did the pattern of earthquakes in the wadati-Benioff seafloor zones show?

Slabs of ocean floor return to the mantle in subduction zones


Can earthquakes form not on earthquake zones?

of corse it can!! It can happen in any area anytime


When Most earthquakes happen?

near subduction zones


Would the most violent earth quacks be associated with spreading centers or subduction zones?

The most violent earthquakes are generally associated with subduction zones where tectonic plates collide and one is forced beneath the other. These subduction zones can produce very large and destructive earthquakes, such as the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Spreading centers, on the other hand, usually produce smaller earthquakes due to the gradual separation of tectonic plates.