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No. Eruptions are caused by magma moving up from the mantle. Earthquakes can be a sign of magma pushing the earth out of its way (causing the earthquake) which lead to the eruptions and potentially tsunamis.
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What is the cause of most tsunami's?
Undersea earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
Do volcanic eruptions cause earthquakes?
Not usually. Although earthquakes often occur before a volcanic eruption, they are not the cause. The earthquakes are the result of magma (molten rock) moving underground leading up to an eruption. A few volcanic eruptions are thought to have been triggered or initiated by earthquakes, but this is not the typical case.
How do convergent and transform boundaries cause earthquakes?
It can cause earthquakes, volcanoes, oceanic trenches, mountains, tsunamis, and subduction.
How are earthquakes and volcanic eruptions the same?
they are the same because they all cause damage to the earth
Can volcanic eruption and seismic tremors produce large mudflows and debris flows?
Yes. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions can cause debris flows. Volcanic eruptions can mudflows called lahars.
Do earthquakes produce ash?
No. Volcanic eruptions produce ash. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions get clustered. A volcanic eruption can cause vibrations, while a large temblor can rattle a magma chamber under a volcano, causing towers of ash and rivers of lava to gush forth.
What are 3 underwater names that can cause tsunamis?
Underwater landslides, Underwater volcanic eruptions, and Underwater earthquakes
Which is cause by the suns energy A weather B earthquakes C mountain building D volcanic eruptions?
D
What are two common natural occurrences in the Andes that cause mountains to rise and the coast to sink?
Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
What is a common fact between earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
Both cause terrible destruction and Im sure i have heard that one can cause the other.x
What is the most common cause of tsunamis?
Tsunami are waves caused by sudden movement of the ocean due to earthquakes, landslides on the sea floor, land slumping into the ocean, large volcanic eruptions or meteorite impact in the ocean.
Underwater earthquakes may cause which of the following?
Tsunamis' can be formed after an undersea earthquake.
