Where do tectonic activities, such as earthquakes,bored volcanic eruption, tend to occur?

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Earthquakes are caused when 2 plates release friction
Volcanoes are formed when magma reaches the surface as it builds up over time.

So they mostly occur either on or near plate boundaries.

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