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Iceland experiences around 1,000 to 2,000 earthquakes each year due to its location on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Most of these earthquakes are small in magnitude and often go unnoticed by the general public. However, larger seismic events do occur occasionally, particularly in volcanic regions. The intense geological activity is closely monitored by scientists to assess volcanic and earthquake hazards.

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