Why are most earthquakes at plate boundaries?

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QUESTION POSTED AT 16/04/2020 - 07:00 PM

Answered by admin AT 16/04/2020 - 07:00 PM

Plate boundaries are where subduction occurs. 
The oceanic plate will sub duct underneath the continental plate forming volcanoes.   
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