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Plate tectonic and fault activity is located across the continental United States, Hawaii and Alaska. Major faults include the San Andreas in California. Other faults can be found in the Northeast, also areas with volcanic activity such as Kilauea also have earthquakes.
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How many earthquakes happen in the US every day?
On average, there are about 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year, with about 100,000 of those able to be felt. In the United States specifically, there are usually around 20,000 to 30,000 earthquakes each year, most of them small.
Why are earthquakes in middle us states a concern?
Earthquakes in the middle US states are a concern because the fault line there could lead to the highest loss in economy due to a natural disaster.
What are measuring devices with lasers used for with earthquakes?
Laser-ranging devices us laser beams to detect the fault movements that cause earthquakes.
What 3 natural hazards threaten the US?
earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes
Why is it important for us to indentify areas which are prone to earthquakes?
Areas prone to earthquakes should be identified so that people can prepare for them. Most notably, bridges and public buildings should be built to withstand earthquakes.
How are Alaska and the us different from earthquakes?
how are Alaska and the USAdifferent from earthquakes
What 2 US states have the smallest number of earthquakes?
Florida and North Dakota have the fewest earthquakes in the US.
Do they have earthquakes in the US?
Yes.
Where is the majority of the earthquakes in the US?
The US Geological Survey (USGS) National Earthquake Information Center records statistics for earthquakes in the US and worldwide. Between 2000 and 2011 the average number of earthquakes in the US was 3,820 per year that are magnitude 2.5 or higher.The majority of those earthquakes in the US are in Alaska and California with Hawaii in third place.http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/states/top_states.php
Could you have earthquakes in US?
yes
In the US how many earthquakes were reported measuring 4.0-4.9?
The amount of earthquakes would be 4.
Why are there fewer earthquakes in the center of the US than on the west coast?
Because the water attracts earthquakes
Does Hawaii have the most earthquakes and volcanoes in the United States?
Yes, Hawaii has the most earthquakes and volcanoes in the US.
Where in the US do earthquakes most commonly appear?
California
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.
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.
