Utah's Earthquake Threat: Plot of Earthquake Epicenters Worldwide
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Resource ID
1132
Resource Type
Photo
Title
Utah's Earthquake Threat: Plot of Earthquake Epicenters Worldwide
Author
Utah Museum of Natural History
Publisher
University of Utah Seismograph Stations
Accession
UGS-HB5756
Camera make / model
LS9000 Slide
Caption
Earthquakes occur worldwide. The locations of most earthquakes are along plate boundaries. But, if you look closely you will see that earthquakes also occur within plates. Look at the U.S. Can you see the "right arm" of earthquakes that extends inward and upward from California?
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