Question

Look at the map. Compare it with the physical map of Brazil. Think about the potential areas where earthquakes may occur.

Answer 1

1. Like India, Brazil has an ancient plateau. The Brazilian plateau is part of the old Gondwana Landmass, making it less susceptible to earthquakes.
2. The earthquake-prone zones are on the western side of the South American continent. Brazil is located to the north of the continent.
3. The Atfantic Ocean to the east of Brazil is prone to earthquakes and has volcanoes.
4. Brazil’s physiography suggests that earthquakes are unlikely, but movements in the western coastal regions of South America and the Atlantic Ocean may cause tremors on the earth’s surface.