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Because it is located on the boundary of two tectonic plates the Filipino plate and the Pacific plate. Where two plates meet is where earthquakes, volcanoes etc occur.
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What country was hit by a devastating earthquake in early February 2012?
Negros - Cebu, Philippines February 6, 2012 earthquake of magnitude 6.7 occurred in the very highly populated region of Central Visayas in Philippines.
Where has a earthquake happen?
Earthquakes can happen in the Philippines, Or China We Had An Earthquake In Canada Too...
What are the earthquakes in the Philippines that happened in the year 2001?
There were no earthquakes in 2001, the closest year to have a earthquake in the Philippines is in 2002. It is the Mindanao earthquake at the bottom of the Philippines
Is the Philippines a better country than Japan?
The Philippines and Japan are both awsome countries because they have hot tempatures. I think Philippines is better because it didn't have a nuclear problem or earthquake. That is why my message box says "Pray for Japan!"
What are the environmental issues after the earthquake in the Philippines?
what are the environmental issues after the earth quake in the Philippines
Describe how an earthquake can destroy a country?
An earthquake CAN NOT destroy a country.
Examples of a calamity in the Philippines?
earthquake tsunami and typhoon
What is the code of the Philippines?
The country code for the Philippines is +63.
Why do earthquake often in the Philippines?
because its near the equator, I think
Which country in Japan were affected by the earthquake?
Japan is a country. The earthquake devastated the northeast coast.
What year did Philippines become a country?
philippines was a country in 1901
What country is in the north of Philippines?
The country in the north of the Philippines is Taiwan.
