What Does the Distribution of Earthquakes Around the Globe Tell

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Essay

What does the distribution of earthquakes around the globe tell us about plate tectonics? How do earthquakes differ among the three types of plate boundaries?

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Definitions:

Over-The-Needle Catheter (ONC)

A medical device used to access veins for the delivery of medications or fluids, consists of a needle with a catheter sheathed over it.

Electronic Infusion Device (EID)

A medical device used to deliver fluids, such as nutrients and medications, into a patient's body in precise amounts.

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

A long, thin tube inserted through a peripheral vein, typically in the arm, extending to a central vein near the heart, used for long-term intravenous access.

Subcutaneous Implanted Port

A medical device inserted under the skin to provide access to the bloodstream for the delivery of medications or for blood withdrawal.