Tectonics and Earthquakes of Hispaniola @IRISEarthquakeScience

Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

Why is Hispaniola so seismically active? This video breaks down the plate boundary dynamics between the Caribbean and North American plates, including subduction, oblique collision, and major fault zones. These processes shape the region’s earthquake history and ongoing tsunami risk.

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