Why and where do earthquakes happen?

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How earthquakes happen?

Do earthquakes oocur when 2 plates push against each other causing friction and than there is so much friction that it causes a explosion from the heat of the friction and the explosion causes the ground to shake (if this is true why don't scientist just measure the heat before the explosion to predict the earthquake)

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Most earthquakes are the result of strain which builds up in the earth due to the movement of its tectonic...

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An earthquake occurs when there is a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic...

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Anywhere in the world that the tectonic plates come together. When the plates shift, there is an earthquake...

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Earth quakes happen because of the rubbing together of two tectonic plates. This causes a vibration...

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The collision of tectonic plates, although very slow, is also very massive, and hence, violent.

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Volcanoes tend to form on or near fault lines, which is also where earthquakes occur.

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What is the importance of the wadati-benioff zone? Why don't earthquakes happen below the zone (below 700km)?

I understand that a lot of deep earthquakes happen in the wadati-benioff zone but don't understand why they dont' occur beyond this zone. what is the ultimate importance of this zone? thanks!

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The upper mantle transitions to the lower mantle at depths of 670 km to 700 km. Above this level, the...

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Why do earthquakes happen in san Francisco??

why do earthquakes happen in san francisco??

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It lies on the SAN ANDREAS FAULT.which is the edge of a tectonic plate,these compose the earths crust...

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Well, assuming that you want any earthquake information... 1. Magnitude 6.1 in Costa Rica, Jan. 8 1...

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Good neighborhoods in LA where earthquakes don't happen often?

I really want to move there when I'm older and I'm wondering, what are some good areas(as far as crime and the ppl) that I can live in(apartment) that earthquakes don't ...show more

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Its hard to be serious when you ask a silly question.. Earthquakes happen and they dont happen in one...

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