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The tectonic plates shifting is what causes an underwater volcano to erupt. Plate shifting is also the cause of tsunamis and earthquakes.

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the tectonic plates in the ground cause volcanoes to erupt. Also they cause tsunamis and earthquakes to.

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volcanoes under the water erupt when a earthquake or a tsunami happens

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What is a inactive volcanoes?

Inactive volcanoes are unlikely to errupt,however there is no guarantee that they won't errupt . Also called dormant volcanoes.


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