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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 the areas along a fault that few earthquakes have taken place?
Seismic Gap
What are seismic hazard maps uses for?
to improve safety in areas were earthquakes are common
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?
Earthquakes are not spread evenly around the world; they occur in specific regions known as seismically active areas, such as the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Himalayan region. These regions are where tectonic plates interact and create geological stress, leading to seismic activity.
Why are earthquakes and volcanoes found in the same areas?
because the form together pushing each other creating one together
What does broadcast spawning mean?
it is when a fish lays its eggs spread out in different areas instead of just one place.
What kind of wave has areas where particles are spread out?
A longitudinal wave has areas where particles are spread out. In this type of wave, particles move parallel to the direction of the wave propagation, causing areas of compression (particles close together) and rarefaction (particles spread out). Sound waves are an example of longitudinal waves.
Do earthquakes happen in russia?
Yes. Several areas in Russia are prone to earthquakes.
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.
Can earthquakes spread to near by places?
Yes, earthquakes can trigger additional earthquakes in nearby areas through a process called secondary seismicity or aftershocks. These aftershocks can occur in the vicinity of the original earthquake and may vary in size and intensity.
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.
Are earthquakes located within specific areas or scattered throughout the world?
Specific areas
What areas in New Delhi prone to earthquakes?
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Where are the areas that are the greatest risk from earthquakes?
Where plates meet
Are all major earthquakes near areas with volcanoes?
no
