How are earthquake distributed over the globe?
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Plate tectonics cause earthquakes and volcanoes. The point where two plates meet is called a plate boundary.Earthquakes and volcanoes are most likely to occur either on or near plate boundaries. The map shows the world's tectonic plates and the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes.
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Earthquakes are tremors of the Earth that occur suddenly form beneath the Earth surface. They are dangerous natural disasters that can cause serious damage. Earthquakes are caused due to Plate Tectonics. There are several plates below the surface of the Earth. Movement of these plates or plate tectonics cause Earthquake. When two plates collide against each other resulting in sliding of one plate over the other plate, it can cause Earthquake.
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