Question

How are earthquakes at continental plate boundaries different from earthquakes at mid-ocean ridges

Answer 1

Earthquakes at continental plate boundaries are usually more intense and destructive than earthquakes at mid-ocean ridges. This is because continental plates are thicker and more rigid than oceanic plates, so the energy released during an earthquake is greater. Earthquakes at mid-ocean ridges are usually less intense and less destructive because the plates are thinner and more flexible.