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how will you relate the distribution of mountain ranges with the distribution of earthquake epicenters and volcanoes?​

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Answered by Anonymous
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The relative location of mountain ranges and volcanoes is very related with the location of the epicenter because during earthquakes there are lots of geological processes and events that happens and one of those is the formation of Mountains.

Answered by shkulsum3
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The distribution of mountain ranges is closely related to the distribution of earthquake epicenters and volcanoes.

  • This is because mountain ranges and earthquakes are caused by the movement and activity of tectonic plates.
  • Mountain ranges are formed when tectonic plates collide or when magma rises to the surface and solidifies. The collision of tectonic plates can cause deformation and uplift of the Earth's crust, leading to the formation of mountain ranges. Volcanoes are formed when magma rises to the surface and solidifies, creating a volcano.
  • Earthquake epicenters are also closely related to the movement of tectonic plates. Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates move and grind against each other, releasing energy in the form of seismic waves. The majority of earthquakes occur at or near plate boundaries, such as at the edges of continents or along oceanic trenches.
  • Mountain ranges are more likely to form at plate boundaries where two plates are colliding, and earthquakes and volcanoes are more likely to occur in these same areas. This is why many of the world's major mountain ranges, such as the Himalayas, Andes, and Rockies, are also known for their high levels of seismic and volcanic activity.

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