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Tectonic Plates

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    The Pacific "Ring of Fire" Contains 75% of Earth's Volcanoes

    This horseshoe-shaped zone of intense seismic activity and volcanic eruptions stretches around the Pacific Ocean basin. It is formed by the movement and collision of several tectonic plates, leading to frequent earthquakes and eruptions.

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    Mount Everest Grows a Few Millimeters Taller Each Year

    The collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates continues to push the Himalayas upwards. This ongoing geological activity means the world's highest peak is constantly, albeit slowly, increasing in elevation, a testament to Earth's dynamic forces.

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