United States Geological Survey

Federal government offices in Reston, United States
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The USGS is the Nation's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency. We provide science about natural resource …

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Why do earthquakes occur in the middle of the continent far from plate boundaries?
A:
Most earthquakes occur near tectonic plate boundaries, where the Earth's crust is composed of large fragments that interact with one another. These interactions can involve plates sliding past...
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