GCSE Geography (CIE)

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Natural and tectonic hazards

Plate tectonics theory

The Earth’s natural hazards, such as earthquakes and volcanoes, are primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates. These plates move due to forces generated by processes like ridge push and slab pull. As the plates move, they interact at their boundaries, leading to various natural hazards:

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