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Along a plate boundary or a fault line.
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Does an earthquake always occur where there is a build up of friction along a fault?
yes
How long before an earthquake do foreshocks occur?
It could be days or YEARS before the major earthquake. Plate tectonics are always moving.
Can an earthquake occur in the ocean?
Yes. An earthquake may occur in the ocean.
What can occur hours or days after an earthquake?
Aftershocks can occur hours or days after an earthquake.
When would a tsunamic occur?
A tsunami is an ocean wave that is caused by an earthquake. It would occur after an earthquake.
When did the earthquake occur exactly in Japan?
on 11th march 2011 at 9.am earthquake occur exactly in japan
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur .?
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur
When is the next England earthquake?
It is impossible to predict when an earthquake will occur.
Does tsunamis occur when the moon is between the earth and the sun?
A tsunami could occur at any time, as they are often triggered by something like an earthquake. They are not always down to tidal influences.
How long after an earthquake does nausea occur?
There is no requirement for nausea to occur due to an earthquake or any other natural phenomenon.
Is earthquake a type of tsunami?
No, a tsunami MAY occur after an earthquake, if the epicenter of the quake was underwater. Tsunamis do not always follow an underwater earthquake, though. That adds to people's uncertainty after a quake, especially about whether they should flee to higher ground after a quake.
Why did the largest tsunami occur?
Earthquake
