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Are all faults located on tectonic plate boundaries?
No. Many faults, especially minor ones, are located far from plate boundaries.
Do most tsunamis probably form near plate boundaries or far from them?
Most tsunamis are tirggered by earthquaes and so usually occur at plate boundaries.
Are all plate boundaries located along the margins of continents?
No. Many plate boundaries are on the seafloor far from continents and several are well within continents.
Where do earthquakes occur the most - near plate boundaries or far away from plate boundaries?
Earthquakes occur more frequently near plate boundaries, where tectonic plates interact and create stress along faults. These interactions often result in sudden release of energy, causing earthquakes. In contrast, earthquakes far away from plate boundaries are less common but can still occur due to other geological processes like volcanic activity or human-induced activities.
What are the volcanoes of Hawaii and other places far from tectonic plate boundaries known as?
The volcanoes in Hawaii and other places far from tectonic plate boundaries are known as hot spot volcanoes. These volcanoes are formed by magma upwelling from deep within the Earth's mantle, creating volcanic islands or features such as seamounts. An example of a hot spot volcano is the Hawaiian Islands.
