Explain why an earthquake east of Rockies may produce damage over a larger area than one of similar magnitude in California

What will be an ideal response?


The underlying bedrock in the central and eastern United States is older and more rigid, allowing seismic waves to travel greater distances with less loss of strength than in the western United States.

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What are believed to be the causes of global transgressive and regressive cycles?

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