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Volcanic eruption happens where?
mainly in the ring of fire, the pacific plate, edges of the pacific ocean
Which is a primary disturbance?
A landslide or volcanic eruption is a kind of primary disturbance. It causes a very drastic and sudden change in the landscape.
What Stages that lead up to volcanic eruption?
Fire,Ash,smoke clouds, and earthquakes
What is the belt of volcanic and seismic activity that borders most of the Pacific Rim?
pacific ring of fire
What is the zone of seismic and volcanic activity that encircles the Pacific Ocean?
It is called the "Pacific Ring of Fire".
What is the Arc in the pacific where volcanic and earthquake activity occurs?
ring of fire
what is Ring of Fire?
an area in the Pacific Ocean with abundant volcanic activity
How might a fire start after a volcanic eruption?
Lava coming in contact with buildings or vegetation or lightning from volcanic ash may start fires.
Is volcanic ash a concern only in the western US?
No, volcanic ash can affect areas all around the world, depending on the location of volcanic activity and wind patterns. While volcanic eruptions and ashfall are more common in certain regions, such as the Pacific Ring of Fire, volcanic ash can be a concern in any area near an active volcano.
The land that encircles the Pacific Ocean?
The Ring of Fire is the name of the land that circles the Pacific Ocean. This area has the most volcanic activity in the world.
What type of boundary is the pacific ring of fire?
The Pacific Ring of Fire consists of numerous plate boundaries. Most of the volcanic activity is along convergent boundaries.
Why Philippines sits on the pacific ring of fire?
The Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire because it is located along the boundary of tectonic plates where major earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. The country is part of the Pacific Plate, which is subducting under the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate, leading to its high seismic and volcanic activity.
