Identify/define and Explain the Significance of the Following: Louis XVI

question 77

Essay

Identify/define and explain the significance of the following: Louis XVI.

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Definitions:

Plate Boundary

The margin or border between two tectonic plates, which can be characterized by seismic activity, volcanism, and distinct geological formations.

Subduction Zone

A tectonic plate boundary where one plate moves under another and is forced into the mantle, typically creating earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Earthquake Risk

Earthquake risk refers to the probability of earthquakes occurring in a region and the potential damage they can cause to life, property, and the environment.

Modified Mercalli Intensity

A scale for measuring the intensity of an earthquake based on its observed effects on people, buildings, and the Earth's surface.