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The USGS publishes some excellent literature on earthquake risk.
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/hazards/products/conterminous/2008/maps/
If you look at the map, much of the west coast of California is at significant risk for earthquakes.
However, also of note is a "hot spot" in the midwest. There is significant concern about this because of the predominance of older brick buildings and houses in cities like St. Louis that predate earthquake codes, and the soft soils that may act like jello and amplify the effects of the earthquake.
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they are in specific areas
Do warm areas experience more earthquakes than cold areas?
yes
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Yes, earthquakes do affect buildings in all areas. They cause them to fall and cause various causalities.
How many earthquakes are there per day in the US?
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Areas of the US where the risk of earthquakes are high?
The most frequent number of earthquakes in U.S. are in Alaska followed by California.
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Are the earthquakes located in specific areas or are they scattered around the world?
they are in specific areas
Do warm areas experience more earthquakes than cold areas?
yes
