Question

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Earthquakes are closely associated with volcanic belts.

Answer 1

Earthquakes are closely associated with volcanic belts because both occur along tectonic plate boundaries where there is intense geological activity. The movement and collision of plates cause volcanic eruptions and also create stress in the Earth’s crust, resulting in earthquakes. Volcanic belts mark areas where magma rises to the surface, and the tectonic activity that allows magma to escape also causes frequent earthquakes. Hence, the close association is due to the common cause: tectonic plate movements and boundaries, especially in regions like the Pacific Ring of Fire where both volcanic and seismic activities are intense.