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Are volcanoes scattered randomly or are they in concentrated zones?
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Volcanoes tend to form mainly along the edges of tectonic plates, or where the magma is particularly thin or weak.
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How are earthquakes distributed on the map Are they scattered evenly or concentrated in zones?
They are concentrated in zones - specifically at or near tectonic plate boundaries.
Are major crustal features like earthquakes volcanoes mountains and trenches found randomly on earths surface or is there a pattern?
There is a pattern. Mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes are found predominantly near plate boundaries. Trenches are found expluxively at subduction zones.
Where might you expect to find volcanoes?
Near subduction zones.
Where is andesitic magma found?
Andesite can be found around volcanoes with magma of intermediate composition, usually near subduction zones.
Why do volcanoes form above subduction zones?
magma forms in mantle above slab
How are volcanoes distributed in the map are they scattered evenly or concentrated in zones?
Volcanoes are in concentrated zones.
Are volcanoes scattered randomly or concentrated in zones?
Volcanoes are formed by tetonic plates pushing together. Therefore they often form in lines. Such as the Himalyers and the alpes.
Are earths active volcanoes scattered randomly?
Volcanoes are formed by tetonic plates pushing together. Therefore they often form in lines. Such as the Himalyers and the alpes.
Are volcanos scatered evenly or in concentrated zones?
They are concentrated in zones and are scattered unevenly.
How volcanoes distributed?
Volcanoes are distributed in concentrated zones.
How are the volcanoes distributed on the map Are they scattered evenly or concentrated in zones?
They are concentrated in zones - specifically at or near convergent and divergent tectonic plate boundaries. There are a few exceptions that can occur within tectonic plates which are thought to be caused by mantle plumes which create hot spots. An example would be the Hawaiian Island chain which has formed roughly in the centre of the pacific plate.
How are earthquakes distributed on the map Are they scattered evenly or concentrated in zones?
They are concentrated in zones - specifically at or near tectonic plate boundaries.
Are volcanoes evenly distributed or concentrated in zones?
Volcanoes are more frequent around the "ring of fire", by japan, California, Australia, and Alaska.
How are volcanoe's distributed?
Volcanoes are distributed in concentrated zones.
Where are the most explosive volcanoes subduction zones or rift zones?
Explosive volcanoes are most common at subduction zones.
What volcanoes form at spreading zones?
composite volcanoes
Is Shield volcanoes found along subduction zones?
Cone volcanoes which are likely to erupt explosively are found at subduction zones. Spreading zones (constructive plate boundaries) and hot spots produce quieter volcanoes because their lava is thinner. The ones at hot spots are shield volcanoes.
