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Because earthquakes are the result of two plates rubbing together. For example, if two plates are being forced into each other they may create what is called a subduction zone. One plate will be forced underneath the other. This quite obviously will cause some friction and maybe even some lifting of one of the plates. once the force becomes large enough to overcome that friction the plates will slip. An earthquake is what we feel on the surface when that happens. As to why they are not likely to happen in the center of the earths crust, The shock waves from this type of event will dissipate in the earth long before they get there.
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Where are earthquake most likely to happen?
it accualy depends on what fault it is near and if your location is most vonerable to an a earthquake. in case you are wondering, a fault is a crevice in the earth where the earth is most likely to shake. lots of faults are really dangerous, so it is allways a safe idea to have an earthquake kit if you happen to live near a fault.
When is an earthquake likely to occur?
Earthquakes can occur anytime, but are more likely in regions along fault lines or plate boundaries. Seismologists cannot predict exactly when an earthquake will happen, so it's important to be prepared and have emergency plans in place.
Where are earthquake least likely to occur?
Earthquakes are least likely to occur in the interiors of tectonic plates, away from plate boundaries. These regions are known as intraplate regions and typically experience fewer seismic activities compared to areas along plate boundaries.
Why are earthquakes less likely to happen at the center of earth's plates?
they are less likely to happen at the center of Earth's plates because the plates collide in the front or in the back and unless a plate is the middl3e and another is moving to its center it well most likey not hit its center.
Which place is least likely to have an earthquake in the US?
I heard while back that the state of Florida is the least likely to have an earthquake. But Hurricanes...that's another story.
What is the most likely place for a earthquake to happen?
In Europe
If continents bash in together can it become an earthquake?
When any continents bash in together, there is most likely to be an earthquake. When Earths crust bash against each other, there is an earthquake which sometimes causes sunamis. If that happens to Earth's crust, why not to continents?
If a street was built were there are frequent earth quakes what will happen to the street?
If an earthquake strikes, such a street is likely to get destroyed.
Why are earthquakes less likely to happen at the centers of the earth?
they are less likely to happen at the center of Earth's plates because the plates collide in the front or in the back and unless a plate is the middl3e and another is moving to its center it well most likey not hit its center.
Will the Japan earthquake happen again?
Yes it is very likely to happen again. It happened 70 years ago in same place it was just not as bad.
Who was the first person in the US to know about the Haiti earthquake?
Most likely the on call / duty seismologist at the US National Earthquake Information Center. Please see the related link.
Where are earthquake most likely to happen?
it accualy depends on what fault it is near and if your location is most vonerable to an a earthquake. in case you are wondering, a fault is a crevice in the earth where the earth is most likely to shake. lots of faults are really dangerous, so it is allways a safe idea to have an earthquake kit if you happen to live near a fault.
When will the 2012 event happen?
The 2012 event will most likely happen 12/20/12. It's either the meteor I found or something with the Earths core.
What is a tsunami and where are they likely to happen?
A tsunami is the result of an underwater earthquake. It's basically just a really, really big wave.
Why would an earthquake most likely happen in California than Illinois?
Because California has a transform boundary which is a source of earthquakes.
Where and when is a earthquake most likely to occur?
Fat lady falls causing a sevre shake in the earth's core
When is an earthquake likely to occur?
Earthquakes can occur anytime, but are more likely in regions along fault lines or plate boundaries. Seismologists cannot predict exactly when an earthquake will happen, so it's important to be prepared and have emergency plans in place.
