Because California has a transform boundary which is a source of earthquakes.
I think you mean when. Earthquakes are made by two plates in the ground moving against each other. Its it to predict where because if you are near a plate boundaries (where two plates meet) then it is more likely for an earthquake to occur.
an earthquake hazard
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San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California is more likely to be the epicenter of an earthquake as it is located along the San Andreas Fault, a major tectonic fault line known for seismic activity. St. Paul, Minnesota is located further away from known fault lines and is less prone to experiencing large earthquakes.
At one time I would have said San Francisco, but with oil fracking now it would be Minnesota. Today Oklahoma has more earthquakes than California because of fracking.
At one time I would have said San Francisco, but with oil fracking now it would be Minnesota. Today Oklahoma has more earthquakes than California because of fracking.
very likely.
Since the epicenter is the point on the earth's surface that is directly above the focus, or starting point, of the earthquake, it usually suffers the strongest shaking and the most severe damage.
mostly likely
Damage is typically more severe near the epicenter of an earthquake as the energy released decreases with distance from the epicenter. Buildings and infrastructure near the epicenter are more likely to experience structural damage due to the higher intensity of the shaking.
Two-story homes made out of bricks.
yes because there in earthquake perimeter
The epicenter of an earthquake that causes a tsunami would likely be beneath the ocean floor, where the earthquake originated. Tsunamis are often triggered by undersea earthquakes that displace a large volume of water, creating the giant waves that can lead to a tsunami event.
This is debatable, but the three worst earthquakes in the U.S. were likely the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, the Alaskan earthquake of 1964, and the New Madrid, Missouri earthquake, which was in the early 19th century.