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Near to subduction zones where stresses in the subducting crustal plate can cause earthquakes with very deep hypocentres.

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Where would you find some of the deepest earthquakes on planet earth?

Some of the deepest earthquakes on Earth occur in subduction zones, where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another. These earthquakes can happen as deep as 700 kilometers (430 miles) below the surface. Examples of subduction zones where deep earthquakes occur include the Japan Trench and the Peru-Chile Trench.


Where in the Atlantic ocean would an earthquake likely occur?

Earthquakes in the Atlantic Ocean are most likely to occur along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where tectonic plates are diverging. This underwater mountain range is the longest in the world and is characterized by volcanic activity and seismic events. Additionally, earthquakes can also happen near the Caribbean Plate boundary, particularly around the Puerto Rico Trench, which is the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean.


Would a strong earthquake be more likely to occur along a fault were several minor earthquakes have happened recently?

Yes it would.


Where do deep earthquakes occur?

treches. 300 km or below sea level.


Would a strong earthquake be more likely to occur along a fault where few earthquakes have happened recently or along a fault where several minor earthquakes have happened recently explain?

it is more likely to have a strong earthquake where few recent earthquakes have happened


Is Sydney likely to experience subduction zone earthquakes?

No. It is impossible actually. The nearest subduction zone to Sydney is over 6,000 miles away. Any earthquake that would occur in Sydney would be an intraplate earthquake.


Would an earthquake in the Colorado Rockies be likely to form a tsunami?

No. Tsunamis are the result of earthquakes that occur under the ocean, primarily in subduction zones. The Colorado Rockies have neither of these traits.


Cause of deepest earthquakes?

subduction boundary. There are only few places around the world where ultra deep earthquakes happen The subduction boundary partially would answer this question but one of these events happened in SPAIN and there is not subduction zone there DEEPEST earthquakes now, can be divide in two parts, some happens below 300 kms but the deepest ones are below 500 km supposed to be the asthenosphere and supposed to be plastic... ( no brittle)


Most major earthquakes occur where?

That would be the "Ring of Fire", which is the basin of the Pacific Ocean.


What type of Earth scientist would study the ways of predicting earthquakes?

A seismologist would study the ways of predicting earthquakes. They analyze seismic waves to understand the behavior of the Earth's crust and develop models to forecast when and where earthquakes might occur.


What is most likely going to occur if an organism was allergic to proteins?

Death would occur


Where is this natural wildfire most likely to occur?

It would happen in a forest,most likely