Most earthquakes are caused by plates sliding aginst each other.
Earthquakes vary greatly in intensity. Many are not strong enough to cause any notable damage. Additionally, in some earthquake-prone areas the buildings are built to withstand earthquakes, and so are less likely to be damaged.
Because there are far less earthquakes in the middle of a tectonic plate. About 90% of the world's earthquakes occur at plate boundaries.
yes because most earthquakes are under the sea
The Pacific and North American plates cause most of Alaska's earthquakes.
Yes, the west coast of the United States is the most likely to get earthquakes.
Man-made structures
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Buildings, infrastructure, and people are most impacted by earthquakes. Buildings may collapse or suffer structural damage, resulting in potential injuries or fatalities. Infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and utilities may also be damaged, leading to disruptions in services and transportation.
The 1997 earthquakes in Italy damaged the famous Basilica of San Francesco. Italy has a long history of earthquakes dating back to a major event in 1627.
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most earthquakes are found around america
yes it was by an earthquake
2002 Mindanao Earthquake -15 deaths date:march 5 , 2002 magnitude:7.5 epicenter:cotabato trench damages:about 800 buildings were damaged affected areA:
Earthquakes vary greatly in intensity. Many are not strong enough to cause any notable damage. Additionally, in some earthquake-prone areas the buildings are built to withstand earthquakes, and so are less likely to be damaged.
Because there are far less earthquakes in the middle of a tectonic plate. About 90% of the world's earthquakes occur at plate boundaries.
Earthquakes can occur in any state, but California experiences the most earthquakes due to its location along the San Andreas Fault. Other states with a higher frequency of earthquakes include Alaska, Nevada, and Oklahoma.
The Lighthouse was damaged by earthquakes in 956, 1303 and 1323, the remains disappeared in 1480