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Most earthquakes occur along the oceanic and continental plates where two plates are running into each other or sliding past each other. Fault lines or cracks in the earth can be created along these plate edges. The Pacific plate is the most active so most of the earthquakes are along the edge of that plate such as the Ring of Fire in the basin of the Pacific Ocean.
Adonis Herman
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∙ 8y agoMost earthquakes occur along the oceanic and continental plates where two plates are running into each other or sliding past each other. Fault lines or cracks in the earth can be created along these plate edges. The Pacific plate is the most active so most of the earthquakes are along the edge of that plate such as the Ring of Fire in the basin of the Pacific Ocean.
Captain Jellyfish
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∙ 12y agothey happen mostly in country's that are placed on the equator line i think
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Middle Atlantic Ridge
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Circum-Pacific belt
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Can the earth open if an earthquake occur?
Yes, there are possibilities of the Earth opening during an Earthquake.
When does an earthquake occur along a fault?
plates of the earth crash into each other along faults causing an earthquake
Can an earthquake occur in the ocean?
Yes. An earthquake may occur in the ocean.
Where do the majority of the earthquakes in earth occur?
Along specific belts within the crust. You're welcome, sir.
How long after an earthquake does nausea occur?
There is no requirement for nausea to occur due to an earthquake or any other natural phenomenon.
Can the earth open if an earthquake occur?
Yes, there are possibilities of the Earth opening during an Earthquake.
Why are volcanoes and earthquakes found together?
The majority of earth's volcanoes and earthquakes occur near the boundaries of tectonic plates. Therefore, an area that has volcanoes is likely to be prone to earthquake as well.
Can you be sure that an earthquake could occur in any area?
No we cant be sure when earth quakes can occur
How does earthquake occur?
Earthquakes are caused when pressure builds up as two tectonic plates move together. As the pressure is released, an earthquake is produced.
Why do earthquakes and volcanic eruptions frequently occur in the same area?
because a volcanic eruption happens after an earthquake
When does an earthquake occur along a fault?
plates of the earth crash into each other along faults causing an earthquake
When areas where earthquake occurs?
Although earthquake may occur anywhere on the earth, Japan is the country where frequency of earthquake is maximum. This happens due to the movement of tectonic plates of the earth in different directions.
Is an earthquake going to happen today?
The majority of the Earth is molten (liquid). The Earth never truly stops moving.
Is an earthquake less likely to occur when it rains?
No, the weather has no influence on the Earth's crust.
Where else in the US do earthquakes occur?
the majority of earth quakes in the USA occur in California and in Alaska
What is the plate within the crust where an earthquake occurs?
An earthquake an occur anywhere in the Earth's crust but they are more common along plate boundaries.
How can an earthquake change the earth?
An earthquake can rapidly cause a landslide to occur
