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Because it's located on one of the 7 plates. The tectonic plates. They consist of divergent and convergent boundaries. The land of California is a convergent boundary and the ocean is divergent. When they push together it forms mountains or volcanoes. When Earthquakes happen it's because they're pulling apart and releasing tension. Hope that helps because I'm only 15 and I just learned this in science! Good luck!
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∙ 12y agoyes it does it is one of the biggest tectonic plates there are
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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.
What is the worldwide frequency of these earthquakes?
7
Why does the Philippines frequency have earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
because the discover
What area has mountains but no earthquakes?
California
Which of the 48 contiguous states has the most earthquakes?
California.
Is HAARP responsible for the Haiti and Chile earthquakes?
No. HAARP stands for High-Frequency Active Auroral Research Program.It has no connection with earthquakes.
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.
What is a fault makes California an area of high risk for earthquakes?
Andreas fault.
Did California just have an earthquake?
We don't know how to predict earthquakes. Given California's history and that it is on a fairly active fault line we can say that it will certainly continue to have earthquakes and at some point there will be a big one. But as to when, no one knows.
What is the worldwide frequency of these earthquakes?
7
Has California had any hurricanes or earthquakes?
California has had many earthquakes, but no recorded hurricanes.
What are some areas of the US where the risk of earthquakes is high?
In California near the San Andreas fault line
Fault that makes California an area of high risk for earthquakes?
The San Andreas fault
The state famous for earthquakes?
California is famous for its earthquakes.
How is the transfer of energy as seismic waves related to the frequency and magnitude of earthquakes in an region?
how is the transfer of energy as seismic waves related to frequency and magnitude of earthquakes in a region
What are high magnitude earthquakes?
earthquakes with high magnitude.
Where in the world do earthquakes occur often?
In California, there are frequent earthquakes
