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Suppose an earthquake occurs somewhere in California. Could a seismograph on Hawaii be used to help locate the epicenter of the earthquake?
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Was there a tsunami in Hawaii in 1975?
Yes, there was a tsunami that affected Hawaii in 1975. It was triggered by an earthquake off the coast of the Big Island and resulted in some damage to coastal areas in Hawaii.
When did the largest earthquake come?
The largest earthquake on record was a magnitude 9.5 on May 22, 1960. of the coast of Chile. The City of Valdivia was worst hit. The earthquake also generated a tsunami that struck portions of Hawaii, Japan, and Australia.
Chile earthquake May 22 1960?
The 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile is the strongest earthquake ever recorded, with a magnitude of 9.5. It caused widespread destruction, including tsunamis that affected areas as far away as Hawaii and Japan. The earthquake resulted in the deaths of around 1,000 to 6,000 people.
Why do the chances of earthquakes increase rather than decrease as time passes since the last earthquake?
The chances of earthquakes increase over time because stress builds up along tectonic plate boundaries, eventually leading to a release of energy in the form of an earthquake. As more time passes without a release of this stress, the likelihood of an earthquake occurring also increases.
