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Question 3 - Describe with the aid of sketches the distribution of earthquakes at the three major plate
boundaries:
(a) Spreading ridge
(b) Transform fault
(c) Subduction zone

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Earthquake distribution at major plate boundaries explained.


Explanation:

Distribution of Earthquakes at Major Plate Boundaries:

  1. Spreading Ridge: Earthquakes are common but restricted to a narrow zone close to the ridge, less than 30 km depth.
  2. Transform Fault: Shallow earthquakes are common along transform faults like the San Andreas Fault.
  3. Subduction Zone: Earthquakes are abundant and are increasingly deep on the landward side of the subduction.

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