TOP 10 COUNTRIES WITH MOST EARTHQUAKES IN THE WORLD
GEOGRAPHY
Shaking
of earth in certain parts of the world is known as earthquake. It
happens due to abrupt release of energy from the earth’s crust creating
waves in the belts of the earth. However, most earthquakes vary in
intensity and magnitude that can lead to massive destruction and can
toss the world at once. It can destroy whole world and despite most
architecture development scientist are unable to find any concrete
solution to stop massive destruction by disasters. Earthquake can be
measured through special sensors called as seismometers. It is measured
on Richter scale and intensity of the earthquakes is measured through
it. These occur anywhere around the world and there is no specific time
for that. Earth has several belts underneath the surface and it moves
from time to time according to the pressure of the earth. There are
different fault types of earthquakes ranges strikes-slip, normal and
reverse. However, it vary in terms of depth and width. Most of the
earthquakes form sequences and produces aftershocks since they occur.
List of most earthquake prone countries in the world is given in a
table.
Most Earthquakes Occurrence
- Measuring and locating
- Earthquake effects
- Major earthquakes
- Prediction
Technology
has made it possible to trace earthquake before their occurrence and
with the help of seismometers they can locate it up to long distances.
Earthquake effects ranges from mild to severe but it can put devastating
effects on the earth. It brings mass destruction of assets and human
lives. Earthquakes are felt worldwide creating chaos and loss over the
world. Scientists are working day and night to develop equipment to
completely predict the earthquake before it gets too late to do remedial
measures.
Top 10 Countries with most Earthquakes in the World
| Rank | Country Name | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | Jakarta |
| 2 | Japan | Tokyo |
| 3 | Nepal | Kathmandu |
| 4 | India | New Delhi |
| 5 | Ecuador | Quito |
| 6 | Philippines | Manila |
| 7 | Mexico | Mexico City |
| 8 | Tonga | Nukuʻalofa |
| 9 | China | Beijing |
| 10 | Iran | Tehran |
Q: Which country has the most earthquakes in the world?
Indonesia
has top the most earthquake prone countries in the world. Highest
magnitude earthquakes had came and destroyed the cities and towns. 9.1
magnitude remained the highest for Indonesia. That large part of nation
receives the most earthquake prone. Indonesia has high population
density and people suffers a lot with such disasters. Volcano are also
there which cause much disaster during shaking of earth.
