What are the weak zones that are present around the boundaries of plates underneath the Earth and cause slides and earthquakes commonly known as?

Sliding zones

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Explosive zones

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Fault zones

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Eruption zones

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The correct option is C Fault zones
The seismic or fault zones are most prone to earthquakes and sometimes these plate slides cause earthquakes.

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