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Q: Where do majority of earthquakes in the states occur?
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Do earthquakes occur more frequently in the interior plates?

No. The vast majority of earthquakes occur at or near plate boundaries.


Where else in the US do earthquakes occur?

the majority of earth quakes in the USA occur in California and in Alaska


Where on earth has had the most earthquakes?

The majority of earthquakes occur on or near fault lines - the boundaries between tectonic plates. To actually see where earthquakes occur, try finding a historical seismicity map.


Why do the majority of tsunamis occur in the pacific ocean?

Tsunamis mostly occur in the Pacific Ocean because they are made because of Earthquakes and lots of earthquakes happen in the ring of fire.


Where do earthquakes occur most often?

Earthquakes commonly occur near tectonic plates when they rub together. A common place for earthquakes in the Unites States is California.


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.


Where do the majority of the earthquakes in earth occur?

Along specific belts within the crust. You're welcome, sir.


Which countries tsunami are occur?

A tsunami can occur in any country with a coastline. The vast majority, if not all, occur in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Earthquakes on the Ring of Fire is typically the cause of most of them.


Where in the United States beside California do earthquakes occur?

All of the states have experienced earthquakes in the past. However Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington and Idaho are the most active states besides California.


What biome do earthquakes occur in?

The lithosphere is where earthquakes occur.


Why are volcanoes and earthquakes found together?

The majority of earth's volcanoes and earthquakes occur near the boundaries of tectonic plates. Therefore, an area that has volcanoes is likely to be prone to earthquake as well.


When was Haiti's smallest earthquake?

That is impossible to tell. Smaller earthquakes occur more frequently, to the extent that the majority of earthquakes are too small to event be felt. Without a sophisticated seismic network, many earthquakes will not even be detected.