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Why is Mexico so earthquake-prone?

Geoff Riley

21st September 2017

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Mexico is one of the most seismically active regions in the world. Why is the country so earthquake-prone? We've linked to some background news stories on this issue following the events of the last few days

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Geoff Riley

Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for nearly forty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD and Revision conferences in the UK and overseas.

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