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The science of earthquakes is not there yet as to be able to predict earthquakes accurately.
It is an highly inaccurate science.
We can however use statistics, and this, although not timewise accurate, can predict earthquakes at different locations.
All over the world there are approx 25.000 earthquakes of various magnitude every year.
With increased tension in the zones where continental drift causes the different plates to collide, the risk of earthquakes increases. This tension builds up until it reaches a critical level. When the tension is critical, then even pretty small energydischarges can release the tension and we have an earthquake. There are many factors as to when the tension becomes critical and we can not measure this, only anticipate.
What else can I help you with?
Where are earthquakes or volcanoes likely to occur?
Earthquakes are likely to occur along tectonic plate boundaries where there is movement and stress in the Earth's crust. Volcanoes are likely to occur at convergent plate boundaries, divergent plate boundaries, and hotspots where magma from the Earth's mantle reaches the surface.
Do earthquakes most often occur at faults that are away from plate boundary?
Earthquakes infrequently occur away from plate boundaries. Most earthquakes occur at plate boundaries because of the stress caused by the interacting plates.
What type of earthquakes occur farther inland than other earthquakes?
Intraplate earthquakes occur farther inland than other earthquakes. These earthquakes occur within a tectonic plate, away from plate boundaries where most earthquakes typically occur. Intraplate earthquakes can be caused by ancient faults or stress within the plate itself.
Can Scientists can identify where earthquakes will most likely occur?
Scientists can predict where earthquakes are most likely to occur by studying fault lines, historical earthquake data, and tectonic plate movement. While it is not possible to predict the exact time and location of an earthquake, these methods can help identify areas that are at higher risk of seismic activity.
Why are earthquakes most likely to occur?
when earthquakes occur they're most likely on or near tectonic plates. Tectonic plates are the different segments of the earths crust. Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates move towards, away eathother or when one plate weighs more than the other and bottom one melts away and becomes magma (lava underground). Basically a shift in the earth. Because both earthquakes and volcanoes are both linked to tectonic plates, earthquakes can also set off tremors than can make some volcanoes erupt!
Where in Australia are earthquakes most likely to occur?
Australia
Where is earthquakes most likely to occur?
earthquakes are most likely to occur on the rim of tectonic plates
Earthquakes are most likely to occur in Europe?
alpine system
What are volcanoes and earthquakes likely to occur?
If you mean "where" earthquakes and volcanoes are most likely to occur it is in what's called the "ring of fire" which is the coastal ring around the Pacific Ocean.
What events are most likely to occur along transform boundary?
The answer is Earthquakes
Where is earthquakes natural disaster most likely to occur?
On plate boundaries .
Where are country earthquakes most likely to occur?
along fault lines
Where are earthquakes or volcanoes likely to occur?
Earthquakes are likely to occur along tectonic plate boundaries where there is movement and stress in the Earth's crust. Volcanoes are likely to occur at convergent plate boundaries, divergent plate boundaries, and hotspots where magma from the Earth's mantle reaches the surface.
Where do earthquakes occur mostly at?
yo momma hahahahahahah jk it's in faults and transform boundries.
Where are the most recent earthquakes occurring and are they more likely to occur in certain locations?
The most recent earthquakes occur along tectonic plate boundaries, such as the Ring of Fire around the Pacific Ocean. Earthquakes are more likely to occur in areas where tectonic plates meet, leading to increased seismic activity due to the movement of plates.
Do earthquakes occur as earth's plates collide?
Yes that is generally where most earthquakes occur
Where are earthquakes most likely to occer?
earthquakes are most likely to occur at the boundaries of tectonic plates. Especially at transform or convergent boundaries where the two plates are being forced to slide past each other or against each other.
