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viki

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on: Jul 15, 2018

Why are earthquakes more likely to occur in Tokyo, Anchorage, and Los Angeles than they are in
  New York, London, or Paris? What will be an ideal response?



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Within which belt or zone do the majority of earthquakes occur? What will be an ideal response?


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frogdreck123456

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The first three cities lie along or very near the margins of plates; the other cities are farther from the
edges.



Answer to Question 2

The circum-Pacific belt.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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