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What is the most likely place for a earthquake to happen?
In Europe
Where did the most devastating earthquake of the 1900s happen?
sanfransisco
Why was the new zealand earthquake so damaging?
The most recent damaging earthquake was very shallow - only about 10 km deep, and indeed I think that today they even had one as shallow as 1km. You may look the data up on geonet.org.nz
What is the most dangerous tsunami that has happen?
it was in INDIAN OCEAN it was a 9.3 earthquake.
Where earthquakes normally happen?
They can happen anywhere. But they occur most commonly on plate boundaries. It is the collision of these tectonic plates that, in most cases, cause the earthquake.
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.
When does tsunamis happen?
Tsunamis happen when an earthquake occurs on the ocean floor, causing the water to move vigorously.
Would a earthquake happen in Michigan?
yes but not major ones most are caused by other earthquakes
When is the most affected season of tsunamis?
In the summer, that is when most of the earthquakes happen. If there happens to be a big earthquake, there is a chance of a big tsunami.
Where are earthquake most likely to happen?
it accualy depends on what fault it is near and if your location is most vonerable to an a earthquake. in case you are wondering, a fault is a crevice in the earth where the earth is most likely to shake. lots of faults are really dangerous, so it is allways a safe idea to have an earthquake kit if you happen to live near a fault.
Where did the most famous earthquake in the world happen?
The most famous Earthquake is the Haiti Earthquake. That would partly depend on where you lived. To people in Lisbon, the most famous earthquake would be that which destroyed that Portuguese city in the early 1700s.
Most shallow focus earthquakes are found along?
Most shallow focus earthquakes are found along tectonic plate boundaries, specifically at subduction zones where one plate is being forced beneath another. This type of interaction can cause a sudden release of energy, resulting in a shallow-focus earthquake. Other common locations for shallow focus earthquakes include transform boundaries and continental rift zones.
