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because of the volcanoes...nd the plates in the earth always move and shift
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Why are some places badly affected by earthquakes?
Some places are heavily affected by earthquakes because they sit on or near a fault line. Christchurch, for example, sits near a fault line and is why it has frequent and strong earthquakes but practically everywhere in Australia is nowhere near a fault line so we get very littleearthquakes.
What are some natural disasters in south America?
I am not so sure but i think its volcanoes and earthquakes.
What state are most earthquake prone?
Earthquakes can occur nearly anywhere. However, states which are on or near major plate boundaries have very frequent, usually small earthquakes... these would include California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Nevada, Utah, Hawaii, and Arizona also experience frequent quakes, and there are more than you might expect in Missouri and Arkansas. The United States Geological Survey maintains a nearly real-time quake map on their website (in the related links section) if you're interested in seeing where there have been earthquakes in the past week or so. Alaska has the most earthquakes per year, around 12,000. California has the second most earthquakes per year, around 10,000. Hawaii has the third most earthquakes per year, around 8,000.
What country has the most earthquakes?
This is a tough question to answer because earthquakes occur in so many places all over the world. They are generally recorded by magnitute, death tolls, and frequency for each country, but I was unable to find a list that compiled all of the data together. For more information, please refer to the Related Link below.
Why is it called Central America?
Central America lies between North America and South America name was given by Europeans and Anglo Saxons, it was called first by the Aztecs, Anahuac, which means the land between two oceans, afterwards it became the Kingdom of New Spain, which covered central America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and half of the Usa, and since they split from Mexico, in 1824, they became first a Central American Confederation, but their came the gringo and split the countries up.
Is Guatemala considered middle America?
I think what you mean is Central America. :) So yes, it is a part of Central America.
Are some vultures from Europe Egypt and Central America?
the vultures are from central America so it is not from Europe or Egypt ^^
Why does the Mexico and central America called middle America but is considered a separate region?
Mexico is actually a country, and the other countries are small, so they're considered as Central America. And it is considered to be part of Central America. It's actually not a part of Central America,and Mexico is in the middle with other countries so it's called Middle America.
Central America is a part of north America?
yes i believe so.
What is the central American land bridge?
Central America connects North and South America.
Where is Costa Rica in South America?
Costa Rica is located in Central America, not South America. It is not the smallest country in Central America, either. The smallest country in Central America is El Salvador, and the smallest in South America is Suriname.
Is Central American part of the North or South American continent?
yes i believe so.
Can you download North American stuff in Central America?
Central America is in North America, so yes. Also, if it is accessible by the internet, it is usually downloadable worldwide.
Is the US and Central America under the same government?
No, The country in central America includes Mexico and other places such as Columbia So No
Why are some places badly affected by earthquakes?
Some places are heavily affected by earthquakes because they sit on or near a fault line. Christchurch, for example, sits near a fault line and is why it has frequent and strong earthquakes but practically everywhere in Australia is nowhere near a fault line so we get very littleearthquakes.
Is Kingston in Central America?
Kingston is located on the southeastern coast of Jamaica. It is also the capital of Jamaica, which is in the Bahamas. (So no, it is not part of central america.)
Is Guatamala in Central or South America?
Yes. The term Latin America refers to regions where the dominant languages are Spanish and Portuguese. So it would include Mexico, Central America, and South America, regardless of the language spoken in the country.
