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Because a volcano occurs when a build-up of magma from the mantle vents. This build-up generally only happens on the edge between 2 tectonic plates, where one is sliding under or crushing the other. These edges are, obviously only in certain parts of the world, so volcanoes also only appear in certain parts.

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