Why Earthquakes Happen: Plate Tectonics in One Picture

Earthquakes happen because Earth’s outer shell is divided into massive tectonic plates that constantly move, collide, pull apart, or slide past each other. Most major earthquakes occur near plate boundaries, where stress builds over time and is suddenly released as seismic energy. Understanding plate tectonics helps families see why some regions face higher earthquake, tsunami, volcano, landslide, or liquefaction risk than others.

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