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Which two tectonic plates are responsible for the Himalayan region’s seismic activity?

AIndian and African plates
BEurasian and North American plates
CAustralian and Antarctic plates
DIndian and Eurasian plates

Explanation

– The Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate are responsible for the seismic activity across the Himalayan region.
– The continued northward movement of the Indian Plate into the Eurasian Plate created the Himalayan mountain range over millions of years.
– This ongoing collision makes the region one of the most seismically active zones in the world.
– Earthquakes in Nepal, Tibet, and northern Pakistan are frequently linked to stress buildup along this tectonic boundary.

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