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Slabs of ocean floor return to the mantle in subduction zones
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Is there a connection between earthquakes and tidal waves?
Yes. Earthquakes at subduction zones can trigger tsunamis.
What pattern do you see among plates boundaries earthquakes and volcanoes?
most earthquakes occur at the plate boundaries because the plate boundaries are the weakest zones and earthquakes are likely to occur there . you can also take help from science ncert of 8 class.
Why do earthquakes often happen around around the ring of fire?
The ring is the location of subduction zones
What causes so many earthquakes in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean?
Earthquakes are actually very rare in the Atlantic Ocean as the only subduction zones in the Atlantic basin are along the eastern edge of the Caribbean Plate and the eastern edge of the Scotia Plate. Since these subduction zones are small, they are not exceptionally active and that accounts for the low incidence of earthquakes. Hope this helps.
Where is earthquakes most likely to occur?
earthquakes are most likely to occur on the rim of tectonic plates
