Question

Why and where do earthquakes occur frequently?

Answer 1

• Earthquakes occur frequently in areas where tectonic plates meet or move against each other.
• The movement of plates causes stress and pressure to build up in the Earth’s crust.
• When this stress is suddenly released, the rocks break or shift, producing an earthquake.
• Earthquakes are therefore common along plate boundaries, especially around the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Himalayan region, and other active tectonic zones.
• In India, the Himalayan region and the North-Eastern states are particularly prone to frequent earthquakes.