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Volcanoes at spreading plate boundaries such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge are non-explosive in nature. This is due to the fact that they are fed by very hot Basalt lava, which is very fluid in nature. This fluid quality means that they do not readily trap dissolved gasses to explosive levels, which is what makes certain types of volcanoes explosive in nature. The gasses are readily able to and easily escape from the magma once the pressure seal is broken and do not cause the popped champagne cork effect.
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Where are volcanoes that erupt in both ways?
The volcanoes that erupt both ways are located on or near boundaries between oceanic and continental crust over subduction zones.
Where are volcanoes that erupt in both ways located?
The volcanoes that erupt both ways are located on or near boundaries between oceanic and continental crust over subduction zones.
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.
Why do volcanoes erupt by boundaries the most?
beause the tectonic plates colide a rise up to form volcanoes they only occur on the boundries of the plates
What climates do volcanoes need to be in to erupt?
Volcanoes can erupt in any climate. Climate does not affect a volcano's ability to erupt.
Where are volcanoes that erupt in both ways?
The volcanoes that erupt both ways are located on or near boundaries between oceanic and continental crust over subduction zones.
Where are volcanoes that erupt in both ways located?
The volcanoes that erupt both ways are located on or near boundaries between oceanic and continental crust over subduction zones.
What does movement along plate boundaries cause?
Earthquakes, volcanoes to erupt, mountains, etc...
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.
Why do volcanoes erupt by boundaries the most?
beause the tectonic plates colide a rise up to form volcanoes they only occur on the boundries of the plates
Why is it important for us to know about volcanoes?
because if people are not informed about volcanoes they could erupt and explode and kill us all and we wouldnt have any protocol to escape it.
What type of explosion does a shield volcano have?
Generally shield volcanoes do not explode. They erupt in a non-explosive fashion, fountaining or oozing lava.
Do tsunamis erupt?
No. Volcanoes erupt.
How many volcanoes erupt yearly?
About 60 volcanoes erupt each year.
How many volcanoes can erupt at once?
An unlimited amount of volcanoes can erupt at once
Do volcanoes erupt at the end of the year?
Volcanoes can erupt at any time of year.
What climates do volcanoes need to be in to erupt?
Volcanoes can erupt in any climate. Climate does not affect a volcano's ability to erupt.
