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they are most likely to happen on the plate boundaries which are located at the edge of the continents. (or some are in the ocean)
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Why are continental volcanoes more likely to cause natural disaster?
There are two reasons. First, continental volcanoes are more likely than other volcanoes to be of the stratovolcano type. These volcanoes produce the largest, most explosive eruptions that pose the greatest risk to human lives and property. Second, since they are on the mainland, continental volcanoes are generally more likely to have people living near them. An eruption that occurs on an uninhabited island and does not affect anybody is not generally considered a disaster.
How do active volcanoes located on islands create more land area on these islands?
Lava from volcanoes cools and hardens, forming more land.
Why are active volcanoes more likely to be found on large continents than small continents?
because large continents are bigger so that means more mountains and some mountains are volcanoes.
What events on Earth's surface happen more often on the ring of fire than anywhere else?
Volcanoes and Earthquakes.
Where are volcanoes more likely to occur and what is the explanation for these patterns?
Indonesia is the most active area, but it all centers on the movements of the Earths plates along the pacific ring of fire. To pick a time that they will erupt is difficult at any rate, as volcanoes have patterns but they aren't exact ones, and hundreds of years, if not thousands can go by before they erupt again. Again Indonesia has the most active volcanoes on earth.
Why are earthquakes and volcanoes more likely to happen in the ocean?
The Earth is 70% ocean.
What will most likely happen in an area where land clearing is reduced?
There will most likely be more wildlife in that area.
Do earthquakes and volcanoes appear worldwide?
Yes but there are areas that it is much more likely to happen and areas it is not likely to happen. Of course this is because of tectonic plates and when they shift and in what direction they bump into each other. The earthquakes and volcanoes are more likely to happen along the Ring of Fire which shows where the tectonic plates are. It is a bit hard to explain though. My final answer is no it is not impossible but in some spots it is very unlikley, in others it is more likley. If you want to learn more, try searching tectonic plates in wikipedia or google.
Are volcanoes and earthquakes more likely in North Carolina?
More likely than where? please make your questions unambiguous. In general the east side of the US is less likely to have earthquakes and volcanoes as compared to the west side.
Where in the world are volcanoes more likely to form?
Near tectonic plates:)
Why are continental volcanoes more likely to cause natural disaster?
There are two reasons. First, continental volcanoes are more likely than other volcanoes to be of the stratovolcano type. These volcanoes produce the largest, most explosive eruptions that pose the greatest risk to human lives and property. Second, since they are on the mainland, continental volcanoes are generally more likely to have people living near them. An eruption that occurs on an uninhabited island and does not affect anybody is not generally considered a disaster.
How do active volcanoes located on islands create more land area on these islands?
Lava from volcanoes cools and hardens, forming more land.
What changes on Earth's surface do you think will happen next?
There will be more mountains and volcanoes
If something is 75 percent more likely to happen how many more times is it likely to happen?
three times.
Which is more likely to be dangerous A volcanoes that erupts frequently or a volcanoes that has been inactive for hundreds of years?
A volcano that has been inactive for a long time may pose a greater risk. Volcanoes that erupt frequently tend to produce small eruptions. Volcanoes that are inactive for long periods are more likely to produce large eruptions with far-reaching impacts.
Why is it that pahoehoe and AA lava are more frequent in shield volcanoes than in composite volcanoes?
Aa and pahoehoe lavas are both basaltic in composition. The lava from composite volcanoes is likely to be granitic.
Why are active volcanoes more likely to be found on large continents than small continents?
because large continents are bigger so that means more mountains and some mountains are volcanoes.
