Question

Why earthquake and volcanoes appear in generalized belts around the planet? Thanks

Answer 1

The earthquakes and volcanos occur at plate boundaries .

Explanation:

The famous Pacific ring of fire is the result of the converging boundaries where the expanding continental plates collide with the expanding Oceanic plates of the pacific ocean. These subduction zones create both earthquakes and volcanos.

The diverging boundaries of the mid ocean ridges also create volcanos such as those found in Iceland.

A ring or arc of volcanic ocean islands are formed by the collision of two ocean plates.

The places where plate come together or split apart are the places where earthquakes and volcanos are formed.