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16 January, 01:43

Why do more earthquakes occur in california than on the east coast?

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  1. 16 January, 03:11
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    Because along California is what known as the Cascadia subduction zone, which is a huge rip where to tectonic plates are colliding and one is going under the other steadily at a very slow rate. it builds up pressure then slips and you have earthquakes.
  2. 16 January, 05:19
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    The tectonic plates are do not move as much!
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