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Yes. Earthqyakes are common at active continental margins.
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What fault line is Mexico City on?
While not on or near any fault line like San Francisco or Los Angeles, Mexico City is vulnerable to earthquakes..
Were there any earthquakes or hurricanes in Antarctica?
Earthquakes: YesHurricanes: NoThe Antarctic Peninsula is near several plate boundaries, making it prone to earthquakes. Additionally, there are volcanoes such as Mount Erebus, which can also produce earthquakes.Hurricanes are a tropical phenomenon that can only form over warm ocean water. They lose hurricane status if they enter a cold environment.
Where in the US is the highest risk of earthquakes?
Near any fault lines but earthquakes tend to happen more on the west coast. For example, in California there is a big fault line called the San Andres fault and it took down San Francisco in the early 1900's.
What biome do earthquakes occur in?
The lithosphere is where earthquakes occur.
What are three plate motions that can cause earthquakes?
Any and all plate motion causes earthquakes.
Do any landforms occur near earthquakes?
Yes. Not very often, though.
Are there any goblin sharks in the US?
Very few live on the coasts of south California, near Baja California.
Where is the risk of earthquakes the highest in the US?
Near any fault lines but earthquakes tend to happen more on the west coast. For example, in California there is a big fault line called the San Andres fault and it took down San Francisco in the early 1900's.
Does Japan have any coasts?
Japan is an island thus all sides of the island are coasts.
Will a mega earthquake hit Britain?
No. "Mega earthquakes" sometimes known as megathrust earthquakes tend to occur at or near convergent plate boundaries. The UK is not located near to a convergent (or any other type of plate boundary) so will not experience an earthquake of this type.
Why does Ohio not experience a high number of destructive earthquakes?
Because Ohio is not near any major fault lines, like California is.
Are there any earthquakes near mountain ranges?
Yes. Because the mountain ranges are formed from two plates pushing against each other and most earthquakes are formed because of the slipping of two tectonic plates.
Are there any volcanoes or earthquakes in Iraq?
Iraq experiences earthquakes but does not have any volcanoes.
Which coast is Wyoming on?
Wyoming is landlocked and does not have any coasts.
Where does a tsunami happen most?
what tsunami? i was in the tsunami in south east Asia (i was in phuket, Thailand) and it hit the coasts mostly! hopes that answers your question
Are any earthquakes on Venus's?
there is no core on Venus causing there to be no earthquakes on Venus
Does Saskatchewan have any sea coasts?
i dont think so
