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plates of the earth crash into each other along faults causing an earthquake
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Where most earthquake's occur?
Along fault lines.
Which type of fault do most earthquake occur along?
strike slip
Where do most earthquake occur in California?
Earthquakes can occur almost anywhere in southern California, but are usually located in areas on major fault lines.
What is a slow movement along a fault called?
An Earthquake!
what is Fault Line?
Earthquake/volcanic activity occur almost exactly the fault line where plates about
Where most earthquake's occur?
Along fault lines.
Where does an earthquake always occur?
Along a plate boundary or a fault line.
Which type of fault do most earthquake occur along?
strike slip
Does an earthquake always occur where there is a build up of friction along a fault?
yes
Where is the US is an earthquake most likely to occur?
Along any fault zone.
Where is a major earthquake most likely to occur?
Along the San Andreas Fault in California is one likely place for an earthquake.
What sometimes disastrous natural event is likely to occur along the San Andreas fault?
earthquake
Why do earthquakes occur the San Andrea's fault?
Earthquakes occur along the San Andreas Fault because of the tectonic plates. When the plates slip or shift, an earthquake happens.
After an earthquake additional adjustments can occur along the fault These adjustments can cause damaging vibrations called?
after shocks
What effect Large sudden rock movements occur along a fault?
The effect is generally known as an earthquake.
Why can scientists not accurately predict where an earthquake will occur?
They cannot determine which point along a fault has the most pressure.
Why can scientist not accurately predict where earthquake will occur?
They cannot determine which point along a fault has the most pressure.
