How areearthquakes related to tectonic activities
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According to the theory of plate tectonics, Earth is an active planet. Its surface is composed of many individual plates that move and interact, constantly changing and reshaping Earth's outer layer. Volcanoes and earthquakes both result from the movement of tectonic plates.
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Some, but not all, earthquakes are related to volcanoes. For example, most earthquakes are along the edges of tectonic plates. ... Most earthquakes directly beneath a volcano are caused by the movement of magma. The magma exerts pressure on the rocks until it cracks the rock.
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