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Earthquakes can happen on islands if the island is on the perimeter of a tectonic plate. For instance earthquakes can not happen on the island of Australia as it is on a tectonic plate however in New Zealand earthquakes happen frequently because it is on the perimeter of the tectonic plate Australia is on.
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Which island had an earthquake in 1986?
Long Island
How long did the 1965 rat island earthquake last?
There were about 20,000 people who died in the earthquake of Rat Island, Alaska
How long did japan's earthquake last?
The earthquake began at 5:46 and it lasted for 20 seconds.
How long do people have to escape from an earthquake?
no time ....
How long did the 2010 Chile earthquake last?
The 2010 Chilean earthquake lasted 90 seconds.
Which island had an earthquake in 1986?
Long Island
How long did the 1965 rat island earthquake last?
There were about 20,000 people who died in the earthquake of Rat Island, Alaska
Did dinosaurs ever live on long island sound?
no dinosaurs did not live on long island sound
Did an earthquake ever happened in new york city?
Maybe but very long ago
Was there a tornado in long island?
Yes, there have been tornadoes in Long Island.
When is the next Disney channel nation wide talent search on Long Island?
There is none in long island. I mean who has even ever heard of that? Long Island?
Seismic gap?
an area along a fault where there has not been any earthquake actually for a long period of time
Did Matthew knight ever go to long island?
no
How long does it most likely take for an earthquake to occur?
it takes well no one ever knows
Did Long Island NY ever have a third fork?
yes
Has there ever been a category 2 or higher tornado on long island?
First, category 2 is a classification for hurricanes, not tornadoes. F2 (now EF2) is the intensity level you are probably thinking of. In this case the answer is yes. Since 1950 there have been six F2/EF2 tornadoes on Long Island, but none stronger.
What year did first earthquake start?
They never "started", earthquakes have been going on for as long as the earth has been around.
