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Why is location on a fault line a natural hazard?

Fault lines have huge floodplains.
Movement of tectonic plates causes earthquakes.
Storm surges occur along fault lines.
Fault lines cause hurricanes to form.

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Fault lines are where two plate tectonics meet.  When they move against each other, they cause earthquakes and tsunamis. 
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