Where do volcanic eruptions NOT occur? UPSC Prelims PYQ 2001
Volcanic eruptions do not occur in the
- Baltic Sea
- Black Sea
- Caribbean Sea
- Caspian Sea
Explanation
Option (a) is correct
- Volcanic eruptions are associated with tectonically active regions. The Caribbean Sea lies near active plate boundaries and has several volcanic islands. The Caspian Sea region is associated with mud volcanoes and tectonic activity, while the Black Sea region also experiences some tectonic activity. However, the Baltic Sea is located in a relatively stable part of the Eurasian Plate and is not associated with volcanic eruptions.
Answer: (a) Baltic Sea
