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Earthquakes happen all the time. There are probably several happening right now at different places around the world. But they're all small ones, and are mostly not noticed. We only know about most of them because we have electronic instruments that can detect them. Some slightly larger ones happen less often, and are noticed, though they don't do any damage. Even less often is a large one that does some noticible shaking and some minor damage. The really big ones are least frequent. Fortunately.
The crust of the earth is made up of gigantic tectonic plates, and they are always in motion against, along or away from each other. The gradual movement of these plates releases energy, and we see these releases of energy as earthquakes. Along the plate boundaries we see what are called fault lines, and the quakes usually center on or around them.
As regards when the next "big" quake will come, we don't know. But it is coming. Big quakes have punctuated all of recorded history, and will continue to do so. We live on a living planet. Even the earth itself is alive. It can move - and it does.
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What events on Earth's surface happen more often on the ring of fire than anywhere else?
Volcanoes and Earthquakes.
What is the density of earthquakes and volcanoes?
The density of earthquakes and volcanoes varies depending on the region. Earthquakes tend to be more densely distributed along plate boundaries, while volcanoes are often found near tectonic plate boundaries and hot spots. Overall, both earthquakes and volcanoes are more prevalent in regions with active tectonic activity.
Are there any volcanoes or earthquakes in Iraq?
Iraq experiences earthquakes but does not have any volcanoes.
Does Asia have earthquakes or volcanoes?
Yes. There are numerous volcanoes in Asia, and many parts of the continent are frequented by earthquakes.
What is the relationship between the locations of volcanoes and earthquakes with regard to faults?
Volcanoes and earthquakes are often found along tectonic plate boundaries where there are faults. In the case of volcanoes, they can form at subduction zones where one tectonic plate is being forced below another. Earthquakes occur along faults, which are fractures in the Earth's crust where tectonic plates move past each other.
What are safer volcanoes or earthquakes?
Volcanoes are safer because they have warning signs and people can get away quicker and happen less often
What events on Earth's surface happen more often on the ring of fire than anywhere else?
Volcanoes and Earthquakes.
How volcanoes and earthquakes happen?
something about tectonic plates.....
Does the volcanoes and earthquakes happen where tectonic plates meet?
yes
What would happen if plates kept on colliding?
earthquakes and volcanoes
Where do volcanoes and earthquakes happen?
Earthquakes occur along the edge of the oceanic and contiential plates.
Why did earthquakes and volcanoes happen?
Tectonic Plates are moving in all directions...
Why are earthquakes and volcanoes more likely to happen in the ocean?
The Earth is 70% ocean.
Where do earthquakes hit most often?
Earthquakes and volcanoes are more common along tectonic plate boundaries.
Were is there no earthquakes or volcanoes?
THERE is no earthquakes or volcanoes in space or in europe
How many earthquakes happen in the middle of a plate?
Earthquakes hardly ever happen in the middle of plates because the is no fault-line to move. The most common earthquakes in the middle of plates are because of Volcanoes.
Are floods earthquakes tornadoes hurricanes and volcanoes happen as often or more often than in the past?
Overall scientists do not believe that there is an increase in the occurrence of most natural disasters. However, due to technological advancements we are increasingly aware of them when they do happen.
