Why do earthquakes usually occur at plate boundaries?

Answer 1

Most earthquakes occur on plate boundaries for a variety of reasons. When plates in the earth's crust move, they scrape or bump each other on the edges and boundaries. Therefore, the movements of the plates are more likely to be felt along the edges, where all of the activity takes place. This is also why volcanoes form primarily at plate boundaries. The moving plates push magma through cracks in the earth's crust, forming volcanoes.

Answer 2

earthquakes are caused by a or a sudden lateral or movement of rock along a 'break' surface. the surface of the earth is constantly moving, it is called plate techtonics. these plates cover the earth, and are constantly moving and rubbing against each other. they can rub each other, sink beneath, or pull apart. all of these cause earthquakes.

Answer 3

because of the plate boundaries. there are convergent divergent and transform baoundaries. at convergent two plates collide making earthquakes, at divergent platesmove away from eachother, and transform theyslide past eachother

Answer 4

Earthquakes are usually happen along the edges of the tectonic plates and are caused by the plates hitting together.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

earthquakes happen by the plates moving