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nikklg [1K]
3 years ago
6

Describe how plate motion results in earthquakes.

Geography
2 answers:
Ksju [112]3 years ago
8 0

When the earth's tectonic plates shift they move against each other causing an earthquake .

elena-s [515]3 years ago
7 0
According to the theory of plate tectonics, Earth is an active planet. Its surface is composed of many individual plates that move and interact, constantly changing and reshaping Earth's outer layer. Volcanoes and earthquakes both result from the movement of tectonic plates.
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