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Why are there more earthquakes along the western coast of the united state than along the eastern coast?
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Why does the risk of earthquakes vary across the US?
Earthquakes tend to occur most often at or near the boundaries between tectonic plates. One such boundary runs along the coast of the Western United States all the way from the bottom of California to Alaska. So places near this boundary are at the highest risk of earthquakes. As you move further east, you move further away from this tectonic plate boundary so the risk of earthquakes goes down (although they can still happen).
What is the vibration caused when there is movement along a fault?
It causes and earthquake
How do geologists learn about the blocks of rock along a fault move?
They map the earthquakes intensity and where the past earthquakes were.
How often do large earthquakes happen along the San Andreas?
There are numerous earthquakes every day along the faultline, however many are weak and cause little or no damage.
How is it known that earthquakes are the result of movement along faults?
Because after earthquakes, it is possible to see examples of displacement of the ground across faults.
Are the Appalachian mountains in the eastern US or the western US?
The Appalachian mountains are found along the Eastern coast of the United States
Are the Appalachians Mountains in the eastern US or the western US?
The Appalachian mountains are found along the Eastern coast of the United States
Is the application trail located in the eastern or western part of the us?
I believe you mean "Appalachian Trail." It runs along the Appalachian Mountains in the Eastern United States.
Is Montana eastern western southern or northern?
It is a western state along the northern border.
Why are there volcanoes along the western edge of North American and Not along the Eastern edge of the continent?
because dicks are to big on the eastern part
Is Mexico part of the eastern hemisphere?
No. Mexico is part of the Western hemisphere, with the rest of the Americas. It is also part of the Northern hemisphere, along Canada and the United States.
The number of Union Territories along the Western eastern coasts?
2
Is Sweden in Western or Eastern Europe?
Sweden, along with the other Scandinavian countries, are a part of Western Europe.
What part of the United states are mountainous eastern or western?
Both parts are mountainous. In the west, there are the Cascades, that feed into the Rocky's (but the Rocky's are not along the coast). And in the east, the are the Appalachian mountains.
Why is the western side of Mexico referred to as the ring of fire?
The boundary of the Pacific Tectonic Plate is also known as the Ring of Fire, because most areas and regions along this boundary are prone to earthquakes and volcanoes. This includes all the western Americas as well as eastern Asia and Oceania.
How many number of union territories along with western and eastern coast?
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Where do western diamondback rattlesnakes live?
The western diamondback lives in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The eastern diamondback lives in the southeastern United States. To view a range map of the two species click on this link.
