|Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics|
This article describes the theory of plate tectonics and its relation to earthquakes and seismic zones. Materials include an overview of plate tectonics, a description of Earth's crustal plates and their motions, and descriptions of the four types of seismic zones.
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DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-000-259
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Earthquake Hazards Program