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California has earth quakes because it is on plates under neath the earth once the plates move the ground shakes. Its kind of like Haiti. Its right were the tectonic plates move and because of convection currents and other things the earth spreads a part from eachother, like how we were in Pangaea.
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∙ 11y agoThe stimulating tectonic plates and its low magnitude. Also the energetic water coming from the ocean.
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∙ 13y agoIt is along a fault line in the tectonic plates which results in the plates being slammed together which results in an earthquake.
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∙ 9y agoSan Andreas Fault. The two plates are at a transform boundary.
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∙ 12y agosan Andreas fault
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Is California the only state in the US that experiences frequent or strong earthquakes?
No it is not. In fact these states are the ones that have the most and strongest earthquakes Texas, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, and California. The reason that you hear about California so much is because California it is right by the fault line. So the plates collide mostly on the border of the US, which is California.
What area has mountains but no earthquakes?
California
A place that has man earthquakes?
Japan it gets very strong earthquakes and may cause a tsunami
Where is the most liable place for earthquakes?
The most liable place for an earthquake is on a major fault line. Japan suffers strong earthquakes yearly. They suffer about 1500 a year.
States that sections of active faults that have had few earthquakes are likely to sites of strong earthquakes?
gap hypothesis
Is there going to be a strong earthquake that can kill people in California in 2012?
There is no way of knowing. Earthquakes cannot be predicted.
Has California had any hurricanes or earthquakes?
California has had many earthquakes, but no recorded hurricanes.
The state famous for earthquakes?
California is famous for its earthquakes.
Where in the world do earthquakes occur often?
In California, there are frequent earthquakes
Is California the only state in the US that experiences frequent or strong earthquakes?
No it is not. In fact these states are the ones that have the most and strongest earthquakes Texas, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, and California. The reason that you hear about California so much is because California it is right by the fault line. So the plates collide mostly on the border of the US, which is California.
Does California has earthquakes?
yes
Did any earthquakes or tremors occur in southern California during 1967?
Southern California did not have any significant earthquakes in 1967. There was an earthquake in 1968 and 3 earthquakes in 1969 that did significant damage to southern California.
Where can one find information on earthquakes in California?
You can find information about earthquakes that have happened in California on the earthquake page of the USGS website. Alternatively you can find information on the about website under the geography section which has an article about earthquakes in California.
Where does earthquakes happen most?
earthquakes mostly happen around plate boundaries!
Is it predicted that there will be an earthquake in California?
Yes. Earthquakes are a common occurrence in California, and some of the faults have been known to produce major earthquakes. It is inevitable that more major earthquakes will strike California in the future, but there is no way of knowing when or where they will be centered.
How many earthquakes hit California?
We get them all the time, but feel very few. I can count on one hand the real strong quakes we have had in the last few years.
What is the leading state for earthquakes?
California
