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Although California is the most notorious for earthquakes, Alaska actually has the most per year, due to its large volcanic activity in the Aleutian Islands. Many other western states have large amounts of earthquakes as well. Regions of Arizona and Nevada bordering California have many earthquakes, as well as Washington and Oregon. Rocky Mountain states such as Wyoming, Idaho and Montana tend to have many earthquakes, although mostly minor (1-3.0 Richter scale) in size. Their activity is caused by the Yellowstone Supervolcano which feeds many of the parks' geysers and basins.
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What state do most earthquakes occur in?
Alaska is the most prone to earthquakes in the US.
Which state is most likely to experience an earthquake?
In the US, the states with most earthquakes are Alaska, California, andHawaii in that order.
What US state has the most earthquakes?
Alaska... From 1974-2003 Alaska had 12,053 earthquakes! All of the other states after that, had below 5,000... Also, all of the states that experience the most are on the WEST side of the country... Alaska receives a 7 magnitude earthquake EVERY YEAR...
Which state in the US is the most earthquake prone?
Alaska is the most earthquake prone state averaging about 12,000 earthquakes each year. Alaska has so many earthquakes because the Pacific Plate is sinking under the North American Plate, where Alaska is located. California is the second most earthquake prone state averaging about 10,000 earthquakes each year. California has so many earthquakes because of the San Andreas Fault, the North American Plate rubbing against the Pacific Plate. *each earthquake is not always felt or noticeable*
Which states in the US have the least earthquakes?
According to the USGS National Earthquake Center there were no earthquakes between 1974 - 2003 that were larger than magnitude 3.5 in following states:ConnecticutDelawareFloridaIowaMarylandNorth DakotaVermontWisconsinCalifornia and Alaska top the list for the most earthquakes in the US for that period.
What state do most earthquakes occur in?
Alaska is the most prone to earthquakes in the US.
What state in the US is most likely to have destructive earthquakes?
California
Which state is most likely to experience an earthquake?
In the US, the states with most earthquakes are Alaska, California, andHawaii in that order.
What US state has the second greatest number of earthquakes?
California has the 2nd most, Alaska has the most (many are in the Aleutian Islands).
What us state not counting Alaska or Hawaii is associated with the most earthquake?
California is the state with the moost earthquakes not counting alaska or hawaii.
Which State gets more votes than California?
There is no such state. California is the most populated state in the US.
Is Alaska the us state that has had the most earthquakes?
No. That would be California. (edit) actually, It is Alaska. Check out the related link below.
Does Hawaii have the most earthquakes and volcanoes in the United States?
Yes, Hawaii has the most earthquakes and volcanoes in the US.
Which US state has the fewest earthquakes per year?
Florida
Does Hawaii have the most earthquakes and volcanoesin the US?
Kilauea is the only active volcano as far as I know. We do not have the most earthquakes.
Where in the US do earthquakes most commonly appear?
California
What US state has the fourth highest number of earthquakes per year?
arizona
