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Earthquakes have been happening since shortly after earth's formation, and will continue to happen as long as earth exists. They can cause horrific damage and loss of life, but they are completely "natural" to the geology of earth.
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Why would an earthquake most likely happen in California than Illinois?
Because California has a transform boundary which is a source of earthquakes.
Which type of building would most likely survive an earthquake?
Any that are built in an earthquake area if you don't want them to fall. And any that would not stand on their own in an earthquake.
Would there ever be at least an 11.0 earthquake?
unfortunately yes an 11.0 or higher earthquake could happen tho the earthquake itself would not be the problem the cause of the Earthquake would be the most devastating being caused by either a super Volcano or a large Asteroid hitting the earth. the likely hood of survival anywhere on Earth would be very very slim to none for any type of animal including humans or plant life, although I am sure something would survive Humans would probably would not be one of them.
What would happen if an earthquake was 10 on a Richter scale?
personally id duck
What would happen to the world if there was a 12.0 eArthquake?
All destruction you can see the ground moving
What would happen if there was an earthquake in Florida?
Everyone would scream and most likely die, for there have never been earthquakes in Florida.
Where are earthquake least likely to occur?
Along other plate boundriesAn earthquake would least likely happen in the middle of the continent away from the ocean because there is no way for another plates to push and rub up against it causing the earthquake.
Why would an earthquake most likely happen in California than Illinois?
Because California has a transform boundary which is a source of earthquakes.
What would happen if the heart did not beat?
The heart would more than LIKELY not beat again (unable to make it beat again) and he or she will die.
Would there be an earthquake if pangaea formed again?
Yes there would most likely be earthquakes happening all over the boarder where the two plates meet. And also maybe on the fault line.
Where is the biggest earthquake about to happen?
At your HOUSE ! If i were you i would be careful and scared :)
What would happen to a railroad after an earthquake?
The rain roads would become wonky
Would California and Nevada or Maine be more likely to have a risk of an earthquake?
yes because there in earthquake perimeter
Which type of building would most likely survive an earthquake?
Any that are built in an earthquake area if you don't want them to fall. And any that would not stand on their own in an earthquake.
What would most likely happen if the Grand Canyon area were uplifted again?
The weakened Colorado Riiver would continue to seek a route to sea.
Which scale would most likely be used to tell how much earthquake damage was done to homes and other buildings?
The Mercalli scale would most likely be used to measure earthquake damage.
Which scale would most likely be used to tell how much earthquake damage was done to home and other buildings?
The Mercalli scale would most likely be used to measure earthquake damage.
