The distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes around the world confirmed the theory of plate tectonics first proposed by Wegener. These phenomena also help categorize plate boundaries into three different types: convergent, divergent, and transform.
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Grade Level: College Lower (13-14)Keywords: earthquakes, volcanoes, subduction, convection, hot spot
