California is on a fault line. It's basically two tectonics plate that then move and the releasing of pressure causes an earthquake.
California has had many earthquakes, but no recorded hurricanes.
California is famous for its earthquakes.
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Southern California did not have any significant earthquakes in 1967. There was an earthquake in 1968 and 3 earthquakes in 1969 that did significant damage to southern California.
You can find information about earthquakes that have happened in California on the earthquake page of the USGS website. Alternatively you can find information on the about website under the geography section which has an article about earthquakes in California.
Yes. Earthquakes are a common occurrence in California, and some of the faults have been known to produce major earthquakes. It is inevitable that more major earthquakes will strike California in the future, but there is no way of knowing when or where they will be centered.
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California is most commonly associated with earthquakes in the lower 48 US states. California sits along the San Andreas Fault, a major tectonic boundary that is known for producing large earthquakes. Washington also experiences earthquakes, but they are less frequent and severe compared to California.
Eureka, L.A., San Jose and San Francisco have many earthquakes.
California has more earthquakes than Massachusetts. California sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire and is located on several active fault lines, making it more susceptible to earthquakes compared to Massachusetts, which has less seismic activity.