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When an Earthquake occurs that is when the ground shakes to create a tsunami or volcano eruption.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y ago(this is not the best answer but) the tectonic plates are moving into or away from each other and when they do, it creates an earthquake.
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∙ 9y agoVolcanic eruptions cause local earthquakes but volcanoes do not have a direct connection to ALL earthquakes.
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What four things happen when plates move?
earthquakes volcanoes landslides and tsunami
What term describes giant waves in the ocean caused by earthquakes or volcanoes?
it is called a Tsunami
How can volcanoes errupt under water?
The tectonic plates shifting is what causes an underwater volcano to erupt. Plate shifting is also the cause of tsunamis and earthquakes.
Is Yucatan Mexico safe from hurricanes earthquakes volcanoes and tsunamis?
The Yucatan peninsula of Mexico is frequently hit by hurricanes, earthquakes and volcano's are unlikely but possible, and a tsunami could originate halfway around the world.
What natural disasters are cause by plate techtonics?
hurricanes is not what occurs it is earthquakes volcanos tsunamis and mountains
Do tsunami and volcanoes have to do with earthquakes?
yes.
What are some destructive effects of earthquakes?
volcanoes eropes tsunami
What are some natural hazards in Hawaii?
Tsunami, earthquakes, volcanoes,
What four things happen when plates move?
earthquakes volcanoes landslides and tsunami
What term describes giant waves in the ocean caused by earthquakes or volcanoes?
it is called a Tsunami
What two types of natural disaster are associated with plate movement?
Earthquakes and volcanoes! Also earthquakes can in turn cause tsunami.
Which two natural disasters are commonly associated with the movement of tectonic plates?
Earthquakes and volcanoes. Earthquakes may also cause tsunami.
How are volcanoes earthquakes and tsunamis related?
A volcanic eruption can cause an earthquake and an earthquake underwater can cause a tsunami.
How far inland can a tsunami go in Florida?
it cant there are no volcanoes or earthquakes in florida i should know i lived there
What geological hazards are on the pacific plate?
Storms (Hurricanes, typhoons) earthquakes, and in some cases, volcanos erupting. They are also exposed to tsunami flooding after an earthquake.
Were is there no earthquakes or volcanoes?
THERE is no earthquakes or volcanoes in space or in europe
What is the definition of destructive forces?
A destructive force is any natural disaster. Such as, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami's, etc.
