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Why is Mexico so earthquake-prone?

Geoff Riley

21st September 2017

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

Mexico is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity because it sits on top of three major tectonic plates. https://t.co/HdUUTnXlIt
— NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) September 21, 2017

Mexico is one of the most seismically active regions in the world. Why is the country so earthquake-prone? pic.twitter.com/HX03j5Xw0P
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 20, 2017

"There's a tectonic plate which is diving beneath Mexico." This is why Mexico is so prone to earthquakes. Professor Phil Cummins explains. pic.twitter.com/5uM17ljva7
— ABC News (@abcnews) September 20, 2017

Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for over thirty 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 conferences in the UK and overseas.

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