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How can you determine if you live in an area where earthquakes are likely to occur?
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∙ 11y ago
You can determine if you live in a area were earthquakes are likely to occur by going on line and looking for past seismographs in your area.
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Where earthquakes have hit the most?
Earthquakes occur most in the Indonesian area.
Why do strong earthquakes occur where there have been many recent earthquakes?
I can't really say in detail .....but it is most likely that its because there is a default in that area ....like in California ..there are several defaults there and thousands of earthquakes occur each day there. BECAUSE its a active earthquake zone." :D Earthquakes also occur in Alaska and also; off the coast of Mexico....
What is the measurement of how likely an area is to have damaging earthquakes called?
earthquake hazard
What is the difference between gap hypothesis and seismic gap?
Gap Hypothesis is a hypothesis that is based on the idea that a major earthquake is more likely to occur along the part of an active fault, where no earthquakes have occurred for a certain period of time. A Seismic gap is an area along a fault where relatively few earthquakes have occurred recently, but where strong earthquakes have occurred in the past.
What are two ways to determine energy release through seismographic data?
Earthquakes earthquakes occur when energy stored in elastically strained rocks is suddenly released. This release of energy causes intense ground shaking in the area near the source of the earthquake and sends waves of elastic energy, called seismic waves, throughout the Earth. Earthquakes can be generated by bomb blasts, volcanic eruptions, and sudden slippage along faults. Earthquakes are definitely a geologic hazard for those living in earthquake prone areas, but the seismic waves generated by earthquakes are invaluable for studying the interior of the Earth.
How can you determine whether or not you live an area where an earthquake is likely to occur?
well you cant tell because earthquakes can occur any where dependeing which fault the earthquake goes to
Where earthquakes have hit the most?
Earthquakes occur most in the Indonesian area.
Why do strong earthquakes occur where there have been many recent earthquakes?
I can't really say in detail .....but it is most likely that its because there is a default in that area ....like in California ..there are several defaults there and thousands of earthquakes occur each day there. BECAUSE its a active earthquake zone." :D Earthquakes also occur in Alaska and also; off the coast of Mexico....
Why are volcanoes and earthquakes found together?
The majority of earth's volcanoes and earthquakes occur near the boundaries of tectonic plates. Therefore, an area that has volcanoes is likely to be prone to earthquake as well.
Which region do earthquakes most likely occur in?
Earthquakes tend to occur at or near the boundaries of tectonic plates.
Is there a specific area where earthquakes hit?
earthquakes occur when two tectonic plates move into eachother. this can be predicted and areas likely to be hit can be labeled as faultlines. I am currently in Vancouver, one of the most dangerous faultlines on earth.
Does any one know any names of earthquakes?
Earthquakes are not given names. They are usually referred to by the area in which they occur
Area along a fault where relatively few earthquakes occur?
Seismic gaps.
What is seismic zoning?
A small area of a country or state where earthquakes occur frequently.
How do the data from the movement of seismic waves help geologist determine the earthquakes risk an area?
If an area has a strong amount of seismic waves along, or around, you can predict if an area is active for earthquakes
What is the measurement of how likely an area is to have damaging earthquakes called?
earthquake hazard
Where do earthquakes occur most geographically?
Along the "Ring of Fire," an area in the Pacific Ocean.
