Question 3 — Why and where do earthquakes occur - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 2 - Shaping of the Earth's Surface

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Why and where do earthquakes occur frequently? Is it possible to predict earthquakes?

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  • Earthquakes occur mostly along the plate boundaries , where plates collide, split or slide.
  • They are frequent along the Ring of Fire and the Himalayan belt .
  • Stress builds up as plates get stuck; when the rock suddenly slips, the released energy shakes the ground.
  • Prediction: scientists can map earthquake-prone zones, but cannot predict the exact time, place and size — so preparedness matters most.
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