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Why do the areas of earthquakes with most risk are close together instead of spread out?
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Are earthquakes located within specific areas or scattered throughout the world?
Specific areas
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 are seismic hazard maps uses for?
to improve safety in areas were earthquakes are common
What are the areas along a fault that few earthquakes have taken place?
Seismic Gap
How do earthquakes change earth's surface?
Earthquakes change earth by moving earths plates
Are earthquakes spread evenly around the world or are they in concentrated areas?
They are spread evenly around the world. Once two or more plates meet together they make an earthquake or volcanoe at anytime.
Why are earthquakes and volcanoes found in the same areas?
because the form together pushing each other creating one together
Why both earthquakes and volcanoes occur in some fold mountain areas?
Mountains and earthquakes occur in the same fold mountain areas because of the tectonic plates coming together, moving apart, and sliding one atop another. This causes areas to rise and form mountains.
What does broadcast spawning mean?
it is when a fish lays its eggs spread out in different areas instead of just one place.
Do earthquakes happen in russia?
Yes. Several areas in Russia are prone to earthquakes.
What areas in Cebu are prone to earthquakes?
liloan
Why is it important for us to indentify areas which are prone to earthquakes?
Areas prone to earthquakes should be identified so that people can prepare for them. Most notably, bridges and public buildings should be built to withstand earthquakes.
Are the earthquakes located in specific areas or are they scattered around the world?
they are in specific areas
Do warm areas experience more earthquakes than cold areas?
yes
Are earthquakes located within specific areas or scattered throughout the world?
Specific areas
Is there a place that has both tornadoes and earthquakes?
Yes. Most areas of the world can get tornadoes and at least small earthquakes.
Are all major earthquakes near areas with volcanoes?
no
