Why do areas along the edges of plates have more faults?

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Why do areas along the edges of plates have more faults?

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2007-03-18 08:00:09 · 2 answers · asked by ashley e 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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Areas of plate convergence have more faults because of the high amount of tectonic pressure involved.The edges of these plates are also prone to geothermal activity.

2007-03-18 08:08:08 · answer #1 · answered by charliecizarny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Faults are where tectonic plates meet.