the effects of an earthquake can be detrimental, depending on the proximity to the epicentre, and lives are at risk, so it isn't always the best idea. evacuation can be slow and prediction of them is 100 percent accurate
In areas that people want to live in, or areas near volcanoes, in the path of hurricanes, anywhere there is an earthquake, etc.
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people live there because these place have fertile soilwhich is suitable for agriculture and farming. Here,soil is rich in minerals ,which is essen tial for a plant' growth. Not only that , volcanic areas have mineral, which are not found in any other place. Earthquake prone areas do have qualities ,similar to the soil of volcanic areas.
We live nearest to the epicenter of an earthquake.
Not everyone, no. Earthquakes happen in certain areas and only those areas will feel it. Of course it depends on how strong the earthquake is.
So that people who chose to live in that area make an informed decision about doing so. Buildings and other infrastructure can be designed to be more robust against earthquake damage.
subduction zones
So that people who chose to live in that area make an informed decision about doing so. Buildings and other infrastructure can be designed to be more robust against earthquake damage.
because there are now limited places to live in as the population is increasing, relatives live in japan, japan is a pretty place and it is also a wealthy place meaning there are good jobs there.
Delhi is prone to Earthquake. Prone areas - The areas which are near to Yamuna bank are very much prone to the earthquake. East delhi is the most earthquake prone area. Some areas are- Shahdara, Mayur Vihar - I, II, III, Laxmi Nagar and nearby areas, Gurgaon, rewari, noida
well earthquake are usually around the cost Line boundaries
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