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Near any fault lines but earthquakes tend to happen more on the west coast. For example, in California there is a big fault line called the San Andres fault and it took down San Francisco in the early 1900's.
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Areas of the US where the risk of earthquakes are high?
The most frequent number of earthquakes in U.S. are in Alaska followed by California.
Is Morroco at risk from earthquakes?
Morocco is at a low risk for earthquakes because it is not in close proximity to a tectonic plate boundary.
Why is an earthquakes risk map useful?
They're not.
Which part of Maine has the least possible risk of earthquakes?
Bedrock
Would Washington or Texas have a higher risk of earthquakes and why?
washington
Where is the risk of earthquakes the highest in the US?
Near any fault lines but earthquakes tend to happen more on the west coast. For example, in California there is a big fault line called the San Andres fault and it took down San Francisco in the early 1900's.
What are some areas in the United States where the earthquake risk is high?
West coast probably has the worst earthquakes in the US.
Areas of the US where the risk of earthquakes are high?
The most frequent number of earthquakes in U.S. are in Alaska followed by California.
What US state has the fourth highest number of earthquakes per year?
arizona
Why does the risk of earthquakes vary across the US?
Earthquakes tend to occur most often at or near the boundaries between tectonic plates. One such boundary runs along the coast of the Western United States all the way from the bottom of California to Alaska. So places near this boundary are at the highest risk of earthquakes. As you move further east, you move further away from this tectonic plate boundary so the risk of earthquakes goes down (although they can still happen).
Where do you see the most earthquakes in the US?
Alaska has the highest number of earthquakes per year with California second. Hawaii is third with a total of 1533 earthquakes from 1973-2003.
Where in the US is the earthquake risk the highest?
California on the west coast
Why are earthquakes in middle us states a concern?
Earthquakes in the middle US states are a concern because the fault line there could lead to the highest loss in economy due to a natural disaster.
What are some areas of the US where the risk of earthquakes is high?
In California near the San Andreas fault line
Which city in New Zealand has the highest earthquake risk?
Probably Wellington. But all of NZ is prone to earthquakes, and they can be unpredictable.
Is Morroco at risk from earthquakes?
Morocco is at a low risk for earthquakes because it is not in close proximity to a tectonic plate boundary.
Is Puerto Rico at risk for earthquakes?
yes
