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What state do most earthquakes occur in?
Earthquakes can occur in any state, but California experiences the most earthquakes due to its location along the San Andreas Fault. Other states with a higher frequency of earthquakes include Alaska, Nevada, and Oklahoma.
Which of the lower 48 US states is most commonly associated with earthquakes - Washington or California?
California is most commonly associated with earthquakes in the lower 48 US states. California sits along the San Andreas Fault, a major tectonic boundary that is known for producing large earthquakes. Washington also experiences earthquakes, but they are less frequent and severe compared to California.
What countries of the world are more prone to earthquake?
Earthquakes occur around the areas where volcanoes are so if you look at a map of a volcanoes around the world, you'll be able to see. Of course there's some variation as to the location of earthquakes to that of a volcano but to decide one point, it would have to be the ring of fire.
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.
How many earthquakes are there per day in the US?
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Earthquake Center there are over a million earthquakes each year around the world. Only a portion of these are recorded (~20 - 30K per year) because most occur over remote areas or in the ocean.Between 2000 and 2011 the average number of earthquakes in just the US was 3,820 per year that are magnitude 2.5 or higher, which is on average 10.5 per day. But as with most earthquakes, most of these are in rural areas and not even felt.For magnitude 7 and higher there is on average 1 every 2 years in the US typically in Alaska, California or Hawaii.
Does Hawaii have the most earthquakes and volcanoes in the United States?
Yes, Hawaii has the most earthquakes and volcanoes in the US.
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 type of Natural disasters are in Asia?
typhoones (Manila is one of the most theatened cities) and earthquakes
Where are earthquakes most likely to ocur in the US or Canada?
the USA
What state in the US is most likely to have destructive earthquakes?
California
What state do most earthquakes occur in?
Earthquakes can occur in any state, but California experiences the most earthquakes due to its location along the San Andreas Fault. Other states with a higher frequency of earthquakes include Alaska, Nevada, and Oklahoma.
Do most earthquakes form in the us?
No, earthquakes form all around the world. They form on the edges of the tectonic plates
Areas of the US where the risk of earthquakes are high?
The most frequent number of earthquakes in U.S. are in Alaska followed by California.
What major cities in the US are located in earthquakes zones?
LosAngles, San Fransisco, and Seattle LosAngles, San Fransisco, and Seattle
Where did the most widely-felt series of earthquakes in the US occur?
Missouri
Most populated cities in the US?
probably the most populated cities in the US i would say New York
