California Natural Hazards

Why does California have significant earthquake risk?

• It has too many rivers.
• Its deserts create earthquakes.
• Earthquakes come from ocean tides alone.
• It lies near a boundary between major tectonic plates.

Which factors can increase wildfire risk in California?

• Cold rain throughout summer
• Deep ocean currents only
• Dry vegetation, heat, wind, and drought
• Heavy snow in every city