Why does Portugal have earthquakes such as the one that struck Lisbon in 1755?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. It lies near the boundary between the Eurasian and African plates
- Step 1: Large earthquakes usually occur near plate boundaries. Step 2. Southwest Iberia lies near the boundary of the Eurasian and African plates. Answer: It lies near a plate boundary. Why not the others: The other explanations are false: Portugal is not on the Mediterranean.
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