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The most common way is when a sea tectonic plate and a land tectonic plate are pushed together. Since the sea tectonic plate is heavier, it goes underneath the land tectonic plate (subduction). When the tip of the sea tectonic plate is pushed down far enough, it is heated by the earth's mantel and the high pressures cause it to melt forming magma. Magma is lighter than the surrounding materials and raises to the crust forming a volcano. When the enough magma is collected, the pressure is great and the ground covering the pocket of magma breaks spewing lava.
The URL below shows quickly explains how plate tectonics work
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What makes a Volcano work?
The pressure and heat in the volcano. When to much pressure builds it makes a eruption.
How does convection currenctions work inside the earth?
Convection currents happen in the mantle and cause tectonic plates to drift. The earth is made up of the iron and nickel core, then the mantle then the crust. And the earths surface is made up of tectonic plates. These plates move due to convection currents.
How do the locations of earthquakes relate to the earth's plates?
When plates collide or slide apart, earthquakes can be caused."There's really only one explanation for all of the questions about tectonic plates popping up... Why not just do your own homework? It would work a lot faster than waiting for some other random person to do it for you. Alas, (wow I just said "alas") I still answered the question for you..." - anh1227
How are volcanoes earthquake's mountains and tsunami's all connected?
Some, but not all, earthquakes are related to volcanoes. For example, most earthquakes are along the edges of tectonic plates. This is where most volcanoes are too. However, most earthquakes are caused by the interaction of the plates not the movement of magma. Most earthquakes directly beneath a volcano are caused by the movement of magma. The magma exerts pressure on the rocks until it cracks the rock. Then the magma squirts into the crack and starts building pressure again. Every time the rock cracks it makes a small earthquake. These earthquakes are usually too weak to be felt but can be detected and recorded by sensitive instruments. Once the plumbing system of the volcano is open and magma is flowing through it, constant earthquake waves, called harmonic tremor are recorded (but not felt) Also Most earthquakes trigger Tsunami's So (Tectonic plates) is they key work for you :)
How do tectonic plates work to shape the Earth's surface and create geological features?
Tectonic plates are large pieces of the Earth's crust that float on the semi-fluid mantle below. These plates move slowly over time, either colliding, pulling apart, or sliding past each other. When plates collide, one may be forced beneath the other, creating mountains and volcanoes. When plates pull apart, magma rises to form new crust, like at mid-ocean ridges. When plates slide past each other, they can cause earthquakes. Overall, the movement of tectonic plates shapes the Earth's surface and creates geological features.
What process is at work within Mount Etna?
The process at work at Mount Etna is volcanism, which should come as no surprise since Mount Etna is an active volcano. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on this historic Italian landmark.
What ratio of vinegar to baking soda producs the best volcano eruption?
I think that the vinegarr and baking soda will work together and make the volcano erupt
How does slab pull and ridge push work together?
Slab pull and ridge push are two key driving forces of plate tectonics that work together to move tectonic plates. Slab pull occurs when the denser oceanic plate sinks into the mantle at subduction zones, pulling the rest of the plate behind it. Ridge push happens at mid-ocean ridges where new crust is formed and pushes the tectonic plate away from the ridge. Together, these forces contribute to the movement of tectonic plates.
What are the 4 types of tectonic plate movements and what do they create?
The 4 types of tectonic plate movements are divergent (plates move apart), convergent (plates collide), transform (plates slide past each other), and plate boundary (plates interact at their edges). These movements create various geological features such as mountains, earthquakes, volcanoes, and oceanic trenches.
How does scientists identify tectonic plate boundaries primarily by studying?
Scientists primarily identify tectonic plate boundaries by studying the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes, as well as the topography of the seafloor. They analyze seismic activity and using data from GPS stations to track movement of the plates. By combining these different sources of information, scientists can map out the boundaries where tectonic plates interact.
How do continents and oceans work?
Continents are large land masses that sit on tectonic plates, which float on the semi-fluid mantle layer of the Earth. Oceans, on the other hand, are vast bodies of water that cover a majority of the Earth's surface. The Earth's lithosphere is divided into several large and small tectonic plates that are in constant motion, causing the continents to drift and creating ocean basins between them.
How do you clean up and rebuild after a volcanic eruption?
If your home is near a volcano, you should keep a survival kit. The survival kit should provide fresh water, clean clothes and food. Schools should have volcano evacuation training. If not they should be natural disasters, including volcanoes. If a volcano is starting to interupt, there should be an early warning. Alarms and signals are involved.
