stackyFACTSIt turns out the edges of massive geological plates are structural nightmares. The vast majority of the erupting mountains and terrifying tremors occur strictly along these jagged seams where the crust is actively tearing itself to pieces. Living near one is essentially volunteering for continuous topographical beta testing.
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