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Earthquakes Shake Terribly and It's Not Your Fault.This site is purely informational. We aim to create a place where seismologists, geophysicists, geologists, and the general public can exchange ideas.. Please send contributions to admin@earthquakes.gs |
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Where do Earthquakes Occur?The edges of the seven major tectonic plates. They also occur along fault lines. The occur more rapidly where there is a lot of seismic movement. That is why seismologists keep track of all the earthquakes in an area; even those imperceptible to humans. Some of the hot spots of activity are Alaska, California, Chile, China, Japan, and Italy. Once an earthquake strikes, it is more likely that another one will happen in the same area.
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