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Scientific progress is when there is some advancement particularly in the field of science by collection of knowledge and this leads to more addition to this knowledge after this progress.
But when there is a lot of research in this matter, this leads to the formation of the law which states a fact but normally does not tell what and how does that phenomenon happen but only after a lot of research.
They're all physical processes but strip mining is not a natural physical process
Answer:
Hotspots
Explanation:
I think that it is hotspots because hotspots are places with a lot of volcanoes and has nothing to do with earthquakes. I am sorry if it is wrong. Hope this answers your question.