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Where in the world would an earthquake be most likely to strike?
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∙ 14y ago
Basically along "fault lines" , which are actually cracks in the earth. These cracks are better known as "tectonic plates", which are always moving, but way slower than you can even think about. When an earthquake happens, two tectonic plates are rubbing by each other causing vibration between the plates. This vibration is actually an earthquake that people feel and can either be a weak one, which causes minimal damage and minimal cause of death. But the heavier the vibration, stronger and deadlier earthquakes happen.
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Would an earthquake in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado be likely to form a tsunami?
onew
What would be the least likely result of a earthquake a fire or a thunderstorm?
A thunderstorm would never result from an earthquake. Earthquakes can cause fires by breaking gas lines and electrical wires, but there is no mechanism by which an earthquake could cause a thunderstorm.
Can natural disasters occur at once?
Yes. Not likely Though. Most Likely If There is An Earthquake Near A Coast There Would Be A Hurricane After.
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.
What would most likely occur when two tectonic plates move away from each other?
earthquake?
Would California and Nevada or Maine be more likely to have a risk of an earthquake?
yes because there in earthquake perimeter
Could there be an earthquake and tornado at the same time in the same place?
It is possible but extremely unlikely. If a tornado an earthquake were to strike at the same time it would be purely by coincidence.
Which type of building would most likely survive an earthquake?
Any that are built in an earthquake area if you don't want them to fall. And any that would not stand on their own in an earthquake.
Which scale would most likely be used to tell how much earthquake damage was done to homes and other buildings?
The Mercalli scale would most likely be used to measure earthquake damage.
Which scale would most likely be used to tell how much earthquake damage was done to home and other buildings?
The Mercalli scale would most likely be used to measure earthquake damage.
What type of mass wasting would likely be triggered by an earthquake?
Landslide.
Were would an earthquake most likely occur?
wherever there is a fault line
Can lightning strike wet moving car's windshield?
It could, but it would be more likely to strike a metal part.
Would an earthquake in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado be likely to form a tsunami?
onew
Where are earthquake least likely to occur?
Along other plate boundriesAn earthquake would least likely happen in the middle of the continent away from the ocean because there is no way for another plates to push and rub up against it causing the earthquake.
What would be the least likely result of a earthquake a fire or a thunderstorm?
A thunderstorm would never result from an earthquake. Earthquakes can cause fires by breaking gas lines and electrical wires, but there is no mechanism by which an earthquake could cause a thunderstorm.
Can natural disasters occur at once?
Yes. Not likely Though. Most Likely If There is An Earthquake Near A Coast There Would Be A Hurricane After.
