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Previous earthquake occurrences, nearness to active volcanoes, and location in the area where crustal [or lithospheric or tectonic] plates meet make a place more vulnerable to earthquakes.

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What makes a country vulnerable to earthquakes?

Countries are vulnerable to earthquakes based on their location along tectonic plate boundaries, historic seismic activity, and building construction standards. Areas near subduction zones, fault lines, or rift zones are more susceptible to earthquakes. Poorly constructed buildings and infrastructure can increase the impact of seismic events on a country's population and economy.


What types of people are more vulnerable to earthquakes?

Its not people that are vunelrable, its more like countries. Earthquakes are caused by tectonic plates shifting and giving way, its where 2 plates meet that earthquakes are caused. On google images you can probably find tectonic plates maps and it will show you where and what places are on top of the plates. Other then that no specific people are targeted unless you count the residents of the countries!


Are earthquakes more than volcanoes in number?

Yes, earthquakes occur far more frequently than volcanic eruptions. On average, millions of earthquakes are recorded each year, with many being minor and not felt by people. In contrast, significant volcanic eruptions are relatively rare, with typically only a few dozen occurring annually. The sheer volume of seismic activity makes earthquakes far more common than volcanic events.


Where countries are no earthquakes?

There is no "place" on Earth that cannot receive an earthquake. There are just places that are more prone to them. An earthquake occurs when two of Earth's pates collide. Places like Hawaii might be more prone to earthquakes because of the undersea volcanoes that make up the area.


Where are earthquakes more damaging?

in cahokia

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What makes a country vulnerable to earthquakes?

Countries are vulnerable to earthquakes based on their location along tectonic plate boundaries, historic seismic activity, and building construction standards. Areas near subduction zones, fault lines, or rift zones are more susceptible to earthquakes. Poorly constructed buildings and infrastructure can increase the impact of seismic events on a country's population and economy.


What types of people are more vulnerable to earthquakes?

Its not people that are vunelrable, its more like countries. Earthquakes are caused by tectonic plates shifting and giving way, its where 2 plates meet that earthquakes are caused. On google images you can probably find tectonic plates maps and it will show you where and what places are on top of the plates. Other then that no specific people are targeted unless you count the residents of the countries!


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