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They strike the most where tectonic plates are found and when the hit each other

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What is the effect of a strike slip fault?

Earthquakes


Are all earthquakes the same?

No. Earthquakes differ in cause (strike-slip, megathrust, volcanic, etc.) and in intensity.


How do you put the word strike in a sentence?

(v) Earthquakes often strike without warning.


Does Japan have any solutions to their earthquakes?

The construct buildings knowing that earthquakes can strike.Many buildings are made to wobble when earthquakes strike. This gives a better chance for the building to absorb the earthquake and remain standing.


Do earthquakes have seasons?

No.They strike near the boundries of tectonic plates.There for it could be whenever.


Where are most earthquakes located?

Most (actually, all :3), are located along faults (long cracks in the earth) or by plate boundaries (where two plates meet) There are different types of boundaries, The strike-slip boundary is the one wich causes most of the earthquakes (A strike-slip boundary is where two plates are going in the opposite direction. They then rub against each other wich causes an earthquake!)


Why when and where do earthquakes strike?

It is when two plates in the earth because of the release of stress or tension in the earth's lithosphere.


What ways earthquakes shake?

they can shake in reverse fault, normal fault, strike-slip fault.


When do earthquakes strike?

Earthquakes can occur at any time, but they are most commonly caused by the movement of tectonic plates along fault lines. These movements release stored energy in the Earth's crust, resulting in seismic waves that cause the ground to shake.


Where most earthquakes where found?

most earthquakes are found around america


Do earthquakes and volcanoes strike in heavily populated areas?

Yes, earthquakes and volcanoes can strike in heavily populated areas. This can result in significant damage and loss of life due to the high concentration of people and infrastructure in those areas. Prioritizing disaster preparedness and mitigation measures is crucial to minimize the impact on human life and property.


Who strike out the most?

choose a line from the song that strike you the most