The weak zones around the boundaries of plates underneath Earth, which are prone to slide and cause earthquake are commonly known as:

fault zone

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eruption zone

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explosive zone

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sliding zone

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The correct option is A fault zone
The seismic or fault zones, placed around the boundaries of plates underneath Earth, are most prone to slide to cause earthquake.

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