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Earthquakes occur most often along the?
Earthquakes occur most often along the boundaries of tectonic plates.
Where does earthquakes strike the most?
They strike the most where tectonic plates are found and when the hit each other
What part of Japan is often hit by earthquakes?
As seen Recently on the telly there has been a huge earthquake of the coast of Japan. So Earthquakes are most common near the coast of Japan. I may not be correct as I have relied on the TV.
When do earthquakes occur the most?
Japan and Indonesia have it quite often.
Are there earthquakes in the water?
Earthquakes IN the water? No. Earthquakes UNDER the water, yes - underwater earthquakes cause most of the Tsunamis, including the one that hit Indonesia a couple of years ago. Yes There are earthquakes under the water; many of them start there.
What is Tokyo's most frequent disaster?
Earthquakes are th most common natural disaster to to hit Japan.
How many years has it been since an earthquake hit Ireland?
Ireland does not get major earthquakes. Minor earthquakes can be felt in Ireland often. They are often centred under the Irish Sea or in England. The last was in early 2008.
Is there a specific area where earthquakes hit?
earthquakes occur when two tectonic plates move into eachother. this can be predicted and areas likely to be hit can be labeled as faultlines. I am currently in Vancouver, one of the most dangerous faultlines on earth.
Where do earthquakes occur in the United States for kids?
Earthquakes occur on the west side of the United states of America. The state of California is often hit by earthquakes. This is because there is a fault line cause by the tectonic plates on the western coast of America.
Why is Japan often hit by earthquakes?
Japan is hit because its it right next to two Tectonic Plates that constantly rub up against each other.
Where earthquakes have hit the most?
Earthquakes occur most frequently along tectonic plate boundaries, such as the Pacific Ring of Fire which encircles the Pacific Ocean. Countries located in this region, like Japan, Indonesia, and Chile, experience a higher frequency of earthquakes. Additionally, regions along the Himalayas and the San Andreas Fault in California are also prone to frequent earthquakes.
Do earthquakes most often occur at faults that are away from plate boundary?
Earthquakes infrequently occur away from plate boundaries. Most earthquakes occur at plate boundaries because of the stress caused by the interacting plates.
