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Why do strong earthquakes occur where there have been many recent earthquakes?
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∙ 14y ago
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....
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How many earthquakes are there in one year?
On average there are 20,000 - 30,000 recorded earthquakes recorded worldwide per year according to the USGS. Only a portion of these are recorded because most occur over remote areas or in the ocean.On average only one of those earthquakes is 8 or higher each year.However, the USGS estimates that several million earthquakes occur in the world each year and go undetected because they hit remote areas or have very small magnitudes.
How many earthquakes occur in Greece?
Greece sits on the border of two tectonic plates, the Eurasian and the African plate. The Eurasian plate is sliding under the African plate at a rate of around 3cm per year, which results in earthquakes. Since 1900, there have been 7,352 earthquakes in Greece.
How often did earthquakes with magnitude greater than 5 occur in the world this year?
Since January 1 2008, there have been more than three earthquakes that happened worldwide per day with magnitudes greater than 5.0
How many times does pangaea occur on Earth?
It has definitly been more than once since there has been earth for about 4.5 billion years. The most recent is Pangea
Does Brazil experience earthquakes?
I do not agree that Brazil has earthquakes.
How do you keep people safe when earthquakes occur?
A strong earthquake may be followed by weaker, but still potentially dangerous earthquakes called aftershocks. Aftershocks may be potentially more dangerous than other earthquakes of the same intensity because some buildings may have been weakened during the main shock.
Do earthquakes occur in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong regularly receives tremors and minor earthquakes (undetected by the public). As of date, Hong Kong has not been victim to a significant earthquake since the government began recording them.For a list of recent earthquakes, click on the "related link" below (times are based on Hong Kong local time).
How many earthquakes occur in one minute?
The answer depends on the magnitude of the earthquake. Over the last 20 years there have been approx 4 million earthquakes annually which is equivalent to an average of 8 every minute. Earthquakes of magnitude 7 or greater occur, on average, 0.00003 times a minute.
Will the earthquake in 2012 happen?
There will be earthquakes in 2012 (and there already have been), as earthquakes occur every day. If you are referring to the global earthquake that is supposed to end the world, then no. Such an event is impossible.
Has there ever been an earthquake in Wisconsin?
There have been a few earthquakes felt in Minnesota, but many people have lived in the state their whole lives and never experienced an earthquake. The first earthquake was recorded in 1860. The largest earthquake was a Magnitude of 4.6 on July 8, 1975. The most recent earthquake in Minnesota was recorded on February 9, 1994.
How many earthquakes have there been this year in 2012?
According to the USGS National Earthquake Information Center, as of 27 November 2012 there were an estimated 16,667 earthquakes worldwide and 3,836 in the United States alone (not including earthquakes smaller than magnitude 4.5 outside the United States).However, the USGS estimates that several million earthquakes occur in the world each year and go undetected because they hit remote areas or have very small magnitudes.To see a list of more recent (or historic) earthquakes, visit the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
How many earthquakes has their been?
their has been 6 earthquakes
Do volcanic eruptions cause earthquakes?
Not usually. Although earthquakes often occur before a volcanic eruption, they are not the cause. The earthquakes are the result of magma (molten rock) moving underground leading up to an eruption. A few volcanic eruptions are thought to have been triggered or initiated by earthquakes, but this is not the typical case.
Where in the US do earthquakes not occur?
No earthquakes of intensity V or above (Modified Mercalli Scale) have occurred within North Dakota during historical times according to the USGS National Earthquake Information Center. In recent times a few earthquakes have been felt in North Dakota from neighboring states such as Minnesota. One earthquake in May 1909 of magnitude 5.5 was recorded in North Dakota making North Dakota one of the few areas with the least number of earthquakes in the US.In addition, Iowa, Maryland, Vermont, and Wisconsin also are in the group of states with the fewest recorded earthquakes.
Where do earthquakes occur in the us?
No earthquakes of intensity V or above (Modified Mercalli Scale) have occurred within North Dakota during historical times according to the USGS National Earthquake Information Center. In recent times a few earthquakes have been felt in North Dakota from neighboring states such as Minnesota. One earthquake in May 1909 of magnitude 5.5 was recorded in North Dakota making North Dakota one of the few areas with the least number of earthquakes in the US.In addition, Iowa, Maryland, Vermont, and Wisconsin also are in the group of states with the fewest recorded earthquakes.
Did a earthquake ever occurred near Blacksburg?
There have been some earthquakes which did occur in Southwestern Va in the mid 19th century. The most prevalent occurred in Radford in 1897, followed by some aftershocks in the Pembroke area. These earthquakes were felt in Blacksburg. Two of the most recent ones which occurred happened in April 1975 (actually in Blacksburg), and one which was felt in Blacksburg in 2003 which occurred about 135 miles east.
Why do earthquakes occur a lot in Kobe Japan?
Earthquakes occur in Kobé because it is built between 2 tectonic plates, that's why when there is an earthquake the ground splits in half, that crack is the gap between the tectonic plates when they rub together, this is called a conservative boundary. I hope this answer has been of much use.
