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Please explain thoroughly. Why do so many earthquakes occur along the west coast of the united states? Explain using continental drift and seafloor spreading.
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Why do so many earthquakes occur along the west coast of the united states? Explain using continental drift and seafloor spreading.

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The continents are constantly moving and spreading apart which is causing the to crash together and them constantly moving is causing the sea floor to spread
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