Alexandra G. Geol9

      China has only a few active volcanoes located far from the tectonic plate boundaries. Majority of China's volcanoes are categorized as extinct and found primarily on the Eastern border. One of the largest volcanic eruptions the world has experienced happened in the 11th century AD at the China/Korea border; at the Baitoushan Volcano. Historically, the main active volcanoes in China include Wudalianchi, Kunlun, Hainan, and Changbaishan.  China has experienced very few volcanic eruptions throughout history, with the most recently recorded being on May 27, 1951. There has been recent unrest during 2002-2005 possibly projecting future eruptions.  Volcanoes of China: Facts & Information | VolcanoDiscovery China has taken mitigation actions to reduce the severe and sometimes fatal effects of a volcanic eruption. In 1999, a National Volcano Monitoring Network was put in place to help with hazard planning. This network researches and takes surveillance of Chin...

 China has the most earthquakes out of /any other country in Asia. Recent earthquakes from Jan1. 2025 to today have shown to have the most seismic activity in the Southwest region of China. An area known as Xizang, Northeast of Mt. Everest, has experienced 80 earthquakes since the new year has begun. The quakes are occurring right in between two convergent plate boundaries. During January of this year, China experienced a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that killed approx. 126 people, making it one of the deadliest events in recent years. The country is especially seismic due to the crashing of the Eurasia and India plates.  China has invested in satellites to predict catastrophes, early detection/warning systems and over $31mil USD in seismological research. The people of China also conduct risk assessments and regulation on enforcing strict building codes. Schools have integrated safety procedures and drills. References: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000pcg9/...

The majority of China is settled on the Eurasian tectonic plate. It borders the India plate in the Himalayas and the Philippine Sea plate along the Taiwan coast. The Himalayas are influenced in Western China due to the collision of the Eurasian and Indian plates.  References: https://pubs.geoscienceworld.org/gsa/gsabulletin/article-abstract/95/3/295/186697/An-outline-of-the-plate-tectonics-of-China https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/tectonic-plates-earth https://www.irocks.com/china-crystalline-treasures-e-book-geology-liu-guanghua