Yes, many in the Rocky Mountains and Southern and Northern California
Scientists now know all know that the earthquakes are caused by faults and they look at the ground for this activity, thus means that by doing this they knew more and more of the earth.
An island is a land surrounded by a body of water. For example, Hawaii is an island because it is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean.
well the closes group of islands to India is Lakshadweep Islands. it is located in the South-West of India. both Lakshadweep and Maldives are located in the South-West. but i would say Lakshadweep because it is closer :)
1. Lakshadweep
2. Maldives Island