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wariber [46]
3 years ago
12

Where are earthquakes most likely to occur in the Caribbean Region?

Geography
2 answers:
dolphi86 [110]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Seismic events in the Eastern Caribbean are principally associated with a subduction zone at the junction of the Caribbean Plate and the North American Plate. The North American Plate dips from east to west beneath the Caribbean Plate along a north-south line just east of the main island arc.

Explanation:

Romashka-Z-Leto [24]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Seismic events in the Eastern Caribbean are principally associated with a subduction zone at the junction of the Caribbean Plate and the North American Plate. The North American Plate dips from east to west beneath the Caribbean Plate along a north-south line just east of the main island arc.

Explanation:

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