Which area in the world witness’s highest seismic earthquake activity in the world. a. Mid-continental belt b. Cir-cum Pacific belt c. Mid-Atlantic belt d. All of the above

Which area in the world witness’s highest seismic earthquake activity in the world.
a. Mid-continental belt
b. Cir-cum Pacific belt
c. Mid-Atlantic belt
d. All of the above
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b. Cir-cum Pacific belt
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