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Why are earthquakes located in Alaska?

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How are Alaska and the us different from earthquakes?

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What two plates cause most of Alaska's earthquakes?

The Pacific and North American plates cause most of Alaska's earthquakes.


What state do most earthquakes occur in?

Alaska is the most prone to earthquakes in the US.


What plate boundary is associated with earthquakes in Alaska?

The collision between the Pacific Oceanic Plate and the North American Continental plate can cause earthquakes in Alaska.


What natural hazards most affect Alaska?

There are a couple different natural hazards that affect Alaska. Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires are all hazards in Alaska. There is also a volcano in Alaska that formed in 1912 called Novarupta.


Why is Alaska likely to have more earthquakes than in Florida?

Alaska is on the edge of a crustal plate


When was Alaska Earthquake born?

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What is the Average Magnitude Of Earthquakes For California And Alaska?

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Where is The University of Alaska Anchorage located?

The University of Alaska Anchorage is located in the state of Alaska.


Which state in the US is the most earthquake prone?

Alaska is the most earthquake prone state averaging about 12,000 earthquakes each year. Alaska has so many earthquakes because the Pacific Plate is sinking under the North American Plate, where Alaska is located. California is the second most earthquake prone state averaging about 10,000 earthquakes each year. California has so many earthquakes because of the San Andreas Fault, the North American Plate rubbing against the Pacific Plate. *each earthquake is not always felt or noticeable*


Which states are threatened by earthquakes?

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