Earthquakes are especially common in which of the following regions?

Question

A.
the Hindu Kush
B.
The Empty Quarter
C.
Iranian Plateau
D.
Strait of Hormuz

Answer 1

Earthquakes are especially common in the following region:

A. the Hindu Kush

The Hindu Kush mountain range, located in Afghanistan and Pakistan, is seismically active, making it prone to earthquakes due to the tectonic activity in the area. The other options listed are either less seismically active or not as well known for frequent earthquakes.