Astronomy
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Author: Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff
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Chapter 8, Problem 4E

Explain briefly how the following phenomena happen on Earth, relating your answers to the theory of plate tectonics

A. earthquakes

B. continental drift

C. mountain building

D. volcanic eruptions

E. creation of the Hawaiian island chain

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