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How does plate movement contribute to earthquake and volcanic activity along the ring of fire?
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What factors increase the potential for mass movement?
Gravity is one, volcanic activity, Mudslides, Earthquake shocks, Human modifications.
Are there volcanic or earthquake activity in Mexico?
yes
What is the most likely cause of the volcanic and earthquake activity in the pacific northwest?
The volcanic and earthquake activity in the Pacific Northwest is mainly caused by the movement of the Juan de Fuca tectonic plate being subducted beneath the North American plate. This subduction process creates pressure and friction, leading to volcanic eruptions and seismic activity in the region.
Where does earthquake and volcanic activity occur?
the ring of fire
What is a movement in the ground caused by a sudden release of energy under the Earth's crust?
A shift in the earth's crust to relieve pressure, and therefore release energy, is an earthquake.
What is the Arc in the pacific where volcanic and earthquake activity occurs?
ring of fire
What area in the world has the greatest amount of earthquake and volcanic activity?
Hawaii
What are in sinkholes in the the ocean?
an empty cavity or cavern due to drilling or possibly earthquake activity or volcanic activity
What parts of the US are most likely to experience earthquake and volcanic activity?
Michigan
What are the different types of zones?
a zone where volcanic activity or earthquake etc. is happening
What is the most likely cause of the volcanic and earthquake activity in this region?
collision of tectonic plates
What are a series of large waves generated in the ocean by an earthquake landslide or volcanic activity?
A tsunami.
