New Zealand is located along a plate boundary, whereas Sri Lanka is not. which country has a greater chance of experiencing earthquakes? Explain your answer.
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New Zealand is located along a plate boundary, whereas Sri Lanka is not. which country has a greater chance of experiencing earthquakes? Explain your answer.
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Answer:
Pacific
New Zealand lies at the edge of both the Australian and Pacific tectonic plates. To the northeast of New Zealand, and underneath North Island, the Pacific Plate is moving towards, and being subducted below the Australian Plate.