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प्रश्न
Why are earthquakes related to volcanoes?
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उत्तर
There is a close relationship between an earthquake and a volcano. Earthquakes and volcanoes occur in small belts, i.e. Mid world belt and Circum Pacific belt. Their distribution shows a similar pattern. Volcanic eruption leads to earthquakes. Volcanic eruptions are the local cause of earthquakes.
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