Plate tectonics
volcanoes
washinton
rannner volcano
No, volcanoes are not always located near mountain ranges. While many volcanoes are associated with mountain ranges formed by tectonic plate movements, volcanoes can also occur in other geological settings such as island chains, ocean ridges, and hot spots on the Earth's surface.
features
earthquakes volcanoes landslides and tsunami
The movement of the Pacific and North American plates produced California's major geological features. These features include faults, volcanoes, mountain ranges, and basins.
Dr. Seuss did not explain the formation of mountain ranges. He was a children's author and illustrator known for his whimsical stories and imaginative characters, not for scientific explanations. Geologists study processes like tectonic plate movements and erosion to explain the formation of mountain ranges.
High mountain ranges without volcanoes are built at convergent continental plate boundaries. These vary greatly from divergent boundaries which cause volcanoes to form.
Mountain ranges are often formed by tectonic plate movements that can also cause earthquakes and volcanic activity. Thus, areas with prominent mountain ranges are more likely to have earthquake epicenters and volcanoes due to the tectonic forces at work. The distribution of mountain ranges can serve as an indication of potential earthquake and volcanic activity in a region.
Volcanoes and mountain ranges
Earthquakes