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Name the two belts where most of the earthquakes occur.
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Solution
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Circum-Pacific Belt (also known as the Ring of Fire): This belt encircles the Pacific Ocean and is home to most of the world’s earthquakes and volcanic activity.
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Alpide-Himalayan Belt: This belt extends from the Mediterranean region to the Himalayas and is another major earthquake-prone zone.
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