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Why would an earthquake most likely happen in California than Illinois?
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∙ 12y ago
Because California has a transform boundary which is a source of earthquakes.
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What is the most likely place for a earthquake to happen?
In Europe
Why is it less likely to get an earthquake in Chicago Illinois?
Chicago is not on a fault line so there can't be earthquakes.
Why are map showing locations of past earthquakes useful to scientists?
Earthquakes happen when the Earth's crust shifts violently. So if we know that an earthquake has happened in California, then scientist know that the crust under California is unstable, therefore making earthquakes more likely to happen there. Earthquakes can happen anywhere, but the tend to happen repeatedly in certain spots
Which city would most likely be the epicenter of an earthquake San Francisco or California?
San Francisco
Will Japan have another earthquake?
most likely, yes Well - another earthquake can certainly happen - but - being linguistically precise and picky, another earthquake can't happen AGAIN because it has not happened yet. Not sure if this was the questioner's intent, but an interesting riddle none the less.
Is there going to be an earthquake in california?
mostly likely
Where is a major earthquake most likely to occur?
Along the San Andreas Fault in California is one likely place for an earthquake.
What is the most likely place for a earthquake to happen?
In Europe
Would California and Nevada or Maine be more likely to have a risk of an earthquake?
yes because there in earthquake perimeter
What will most likely happen if two plates slide by each other?
An earthquake will happen
Why is it less likely to get an earthquake in Chicago Illinois?
Chicago is not on a fault line so there can't be earthquakes.
Why are map showing locations of past earthquakes useful to scientists?
Earthquakes happen when the Earth's crust shifts violently. So if we know that an earthquake has happened in California, then scientist know that the crust under California is unstable, therefore making earthquakes more likely to happen there. Earthquakes can happen anywhere, but the tend to happen repeatedly in certain spots
How likely is that Chicago will experience an earthquake?
On February 10, 2010, Chicago experienced a 4.3 magnitude earthquake. So it does happen.
Why is a major earthquake in California likely to occur in the near future?
It's on a fault line
What city was most likely be the epicenter of an earthquake San Francisco California St. Paul Minnesota?
The answer is San Fransisco, California.
During an earthquake what is likely to happen to a building built on loose soil and rock?
It will collapse .
What place is most likely to have an earthquake?
California, Alaska and Japan are all locations that have frequent earthquakes.
