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Where Do Earthquakes Occur? |
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Answer» EARTHQUAKES occur all over the WORLD; however, most occur on active faults that define the major tectonic PLATES of the EARTH. 90% of the world's earthquakes occur along these plate boundaries (that represent about 10% of the surface of the earth). The "Ring of Fire" circling the Pacific Ocean, and including Canada's west coast, is ONE of the most active areas in the world. Earthquakes occur all over the world; however, most occur on active faults that define the major tectonic plates of the earth. 90% of the world's earthquakes occur along these plate boundaries (that represent about 10% of the surface of the earth). The "Ring of Fire" circling the Pacific Ocean, and including Canada's west coast, is one of the most active areas in the world. |
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