Describe the location of earthquakes around the world
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an explanation of where earthquakes typically occur around the globe. The response should identify regions of frequent seismic activity, such as the Pacific Ring of Fire, mid-ocean ridges, and specific tectonic plate boundaries.
Answer
Earthquakes mainly occur in the 'Ring of Fire' around the Pacific Ocean.
Earthquakes primarily occur in the circum-Pacific seismic belt known as the 'Ring of Fire', along the rim of the Pacific Ocean, where about 81% of the largest earthquakes happen. They also occur along tectonic plate edges and faults worldwide.
Answer for screen readers
Earthquakes primarily occur in the circum-Pacific seismic belt known as the 'Ring of Fire', along the rim of the Pacific Ocean, where about 81% of the largest earthquakes happen. They also occur along tectonic plate edges and faults worldwide.
More Information
Beyond the 'Ring of Fire', other notable regions for earthquakes include the mid-Atlantic ridge, the Himalayas, and various boundaries of tectonic plates where fault lines exist.
Sources
- Where Do Earthquakes Occur? - British Geological Survey - bgs.ac.uk
- The World's Most Earthquake-Prone Areas and Countries - quantectum.com
- Where Earthquakes Occur - UC Berkeley Seismology Lab - earthquakes.berkeley.edu
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