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Well tectonic plates can sometimes be in volcanic areas. But mostly not.
--I think volcanoes usually occur on hotspots in the Earth's outer layer--
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Why do earthquakes and volcanic eruptions frequently occur in the same area?
because a volcanic eruption happens after an earthquake
What is the area where two tectonic plates called?
Plate boundaries.
What is the type of tectonic plate boundary that forms from a collision between two tectonic plates?
Volcanic mountains over hot spots in the mantle. Fault-block
What is the name of tectonic geologic area of unstable tectonic plates that loops around the pacific ocean and includes japan?
Trenches define one of the most important natural boundaries on the Earth's solid surface: the one between two lithospheric plates.
Where in the world do earthquakes and volcanoes happen?
Earthquakes occur near faults and near the edges of plates in the earth's crust. Volcanic eruptions occur wherever a volcano is. Volcanic eruptions can occur when magma from below Earth's surface seeps through a weak spot in the crust. Volcanoes occur along plate boundaries, along the edges of plates, so this is where volcanoes occur also.
Why do earthquakes and volcanic eruptions frequently occur in the same area?
because a volcanic eruption happens after an earthquake
What is the area where two tectonic plates called?
Plate boundaries.
What is the type of tectonic plate boundary that forms from a collision between two tectonic plates?
Volcanic mountains over hot spots in the mantle. Fault-block
What is the name of tectonic geologic area of unstable tectonic plates that loops around the pacific ocean and includes japan?
Trenches define one of the most important natural boundaries on the Earth's solid surface: the one between two lithospheric plates.
What is the meaning of subducation zone?
A subduction zone is an area on Earth where two tectonic plates move towards one another and subduction occurs. Subduction is the process that takes place at convergent boundaries by which one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate, sinking into the Earth's crust, as the plates converge
What is an area where few earthquakes have happened?
The earth's crust is split into pieces called tectonic plates: Earthquakes occur most often at the boundaries between these tectonic plates, and less frequently in the middle of them. If you want to know more about why this is the case I'd suggest reading up on tectonic boundaries and the interactions between adjacent plates. In terms of places where earthquakes are infrequent, the UK is a good example because it sits nicely on the Eurasian plate a good distance from the edges.
Where in the world do earthquakes and volcanoes happen?
Earthquakes occur near faults and near the edges of plates in the earth's crust. Volcanic eruptions occur wherever a volcano is. Volcanic eruptions can occur when magma from below Earth's surface seeps through a weak spot in the crust. Volcanoes occur along plate boundaries, along the edges of plates, so this is where volcanoes occur also.
Why are most volcanoes located and what is the significane of the ring of fire?
Most volcanoes are located along tectonic plate boundaries, where the Earth's crust is either colliding (convergent boundaries), spreading apart (divergent boundaries), or sliding past each other (transform boundaries). This is because the movement of these plates creates conditions for magma to rise and erupt. The significance of the Ring of Fire is that it is an area around the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. About 75% of the world's volcanoes are located in this region, which is due to the presence of several convergent plate boundaries. The Ring of Fire is significant as it is a volatile zone with high levels of seismic and volcanic activity, posing a threat to human populations and impacting global geologic processes.
What boundary is it where two plates push together?
An area where two tectonic plates collide is called a boundary. There are three kinds of boundaries. They are convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries.
Why are volcanoes and earthquakes found together?
The majority of earth's volcanoes and earthquakes occur near the boundaries of tectonic plates. Therefore, an area that has volcanoes is likely to be prone to earthquake as well.
Frequent earthquakes in an area may indicate?
Tectonic plate boundaries.
What do you call the area where two tectonic plates meet?
A fault
