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frutty [35]
3 years ago
12

What are the processes and tectonic plate interactions that cause earthquakes

Geography
1 answer:
azamat3 years ago
6 0

Plate tectonics. Interactions of tectonic plates at transform boundaries cause tension between the plates. When the plates overcome the tension, they release the energy/vibrations, causing earthquakes

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