Answer:
the state may be Missouri
It's the simplest reason really, because the earthquakes can not be predicted. Talking about a short term prediction, yes, some occurrences give heads up that an earthquake is coming, though it is never a sure thing, but speaking long term, no earthquake can be predicted. Scientists know which are the places where earthquakes will most likely appear, but very often they are up to a surprise.
Answer:
away from the ridge
Explanation:
The mid-ocean ridge is formed on the divergent plate boundary. Here the magma from the mantle manages to penetrate to the surface, and as it does, cools off quickly, and creates new crust. With the constant creation of new crust, the old crust is pushed away from the newly created one. The old crust gradually is pushed further and further away from the ocean ridge, while new crust is constantly pilling up at the mid-ocean ridge. Eventually this will lead to the old crust being pushed to a convergent plate boundary where it will be subducted and melted.
One of the biggest environmental problems of sub-Saharan Africa is the deforestation. In order to produce food, or make some profit, the majority of the people tend to destroy the forests. This is usually done with the clear cutting or slash-and-burn methods. While this works on the short run, usually 3-4 years, after that short period the land can not be used as it has been severely degraded and eroded. In order to be able to continue producing food, the people continue to do the same, living behind large areas of barren and destroyed land. The deforestation also causes desertification, which makes the land unusable for generations to come or more, except if smart policies are not undertaken. The environment is totally destroyed as well, with numerous plant and animal species losing their habitats or being directly destroyed, putting them on the endangered list.