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because they hit each other and create an even bigger reaction

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Earthquakes mostly happen at the border of a tectonic plate because that's when the two plates move they rub against each other.

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What regions do earthquakes mostly occur?

earthquakes usually occur at tectonic plate boundaries


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Where do earthquakes volcanoes and mountains occur along?

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Earthquakes and volcanoes occur at plate boundaries is true?

yes, they at the edge of the tectonic plates.


Why are buildings in the middle of a tectonic plate much less likely to be damaged?

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What plate boundary do earthquakes usually occur on?

earthquakes only happen at the edge of tectonic plates because of them moving which causes the 'quake' so there are never any BIG earthquakes in the UK because it is in the middle of a tectonic plate