Analyze the global seismic activity map

Analyze the global seismic activity map located at https://ds.iris.edu/seismon/ Then do additional research and write an essay answering the following questions

– explore seismic activity located away from tectonic plate boundaries; what does it associate with?

– is there a risk for Maryland in terms of seismic activity? why? (Hint: do online search for large scale map)

– which state in the U.S. has had several major earthquakes? why? (Hint: what is a major earthquake?)

Include map and references in your answer.