Ecuador was in news because of the recent earthquake. Consider the following statements with respect to Ecuador
1. Ecuador is a small islandoff the coast of Japan.
2. Ecuador which lies in close proximity to shifting boundary between tectonic platesis more prone to such earthquakes.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
1 only
2 only
Both
None
Explanation:
Ecuador is a South American country situated close to equator. The active tectonics of Ecuador is dominated by the effects of the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate. Ecuador lies within the Northern Volcanic Zone where the subduction zone is moving at a rate of 7 cm/yr to the east-northeast, significantly oblique to the trend of this segment of the Andes.
Ecuador is a South American country situated close to equator. The active tectonics of Ecuador is dominated by the effects of the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate. Ecuador lies within the Northern Volcanic Zone where the subduction zone is moving at a rate of 7 cm/yr to the east-northeast, significantly oblique to the trend of this segment of the Andes.