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Earthquakes happen everywhere, but they're more frequent in some areas then others. It's quicker to explain where Earthquakes happen and let you work out where they're less likely to happen. Earthquakes are most common at tectonic plate boundaries, that is, where different plates meet. The largest events usually happen where two plates are colliding. About 90% of the world's earthquakes happen along the ring of fire. The ring of fire is roughly where the Pacific Ocean is near to or touches land. It's caused by tectonic plate movement/collisions.
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What kind of structures suffer the most severe damage from a earthquake?
Brick buildings.
Which area would likely suffer the most damage from magnitude 6.8 earthquake?
area with older brick structures
In the 20th century which earthquake has been the most deadliest?
2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake is the deadliest
What is the name of the most recent major earthquake in the world?
japans earthquake. it led to the tsunami. so it is the most severe,and most major earthquake.
What is the most accurate measurement of an earthquake's magnitude?
The Seismic Moment Scale is the most accurate measurement of an earthquake's magnitude.
What kind of structures suffer the most severe damage from an earthquake?
They mostly Suffer from Building, Houses, (ect.)
What kind of structures suffer the most severe damage from a earthquake?
Brick buildings.
Where is the 2 most earthquake prone areas?
hati
How does a rubber suffer the most severe damage from an earthquake?
because it is getting to much pressure
What part of Europe is most likely to suffer from earthquake or volcanic eruptions?
Alpine systems
Which area would likely suffer the most damage from magnitude 6.8 earthquake?
area with older brick structures
Disasters which delhi is prone to?
Delhi is prone to Earthquake. Prone areas - The areas which are near to Yamuna bank are very much prone to the earthquake. East delhi is the most earthquake prone area. Some areas are- Shahdara, Mayur Vihar - I, II, III, Laxmi Nagar and nearby areas, Gurgaon, rewari, noida
What are the earthquake prone areas of the world?
The earthquake prone areas are those on or near fault lines or subduction zones, and those near active volcanoes. Most of the rim of the Pacific Ocean is one such area.
Where are places in the US with high active earthquake?
The most earthquake prone areas in the US, and the world, revolve around the Ring of Fire, which is basically the shore of the Pacific Ocean. The Ring of Fire is the most common site for earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other certain types of natural disasters on Earth. In the US, the most earthquake prone areas lie along the West Coast including the states of Hawaii and Alaska.
Where is earthquakes most likely to occur?
earthquakes are most likely to occur on the rim of tectonic plates
Are most mountain ranges located in a area of major earthquake an or volcanic areas?
in some countries yes in others no.for example in Guyana there are no earthquake or volcanoes and many mountains are located there.
How can people living in earthquake prone areas help each other to minimise the damages caused by an earthquake?
Starting to plant trees,segregating,recycling and most important is HELPING EACH OTHER.
