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Can lightning cause earthquakes?
No There are two main causes of earthquakes. Firstly, they can be linked to explosive volcanic eruptions; they are in fact very common in areas of volcanic activity where they either proceed or accompany eruptions. Secondly, they can be triggered by Tectonic activity associated with plate margins and faults. The majority of earthquakes world wide are of this type.
How do tsunamis change land?
The could cause a landslide, might wash away a few houses. Landforms are generally formed/changed by the tectonic activity itself (Volcanic or Seismic) and not the variety of secondary impacts
When tectonic plates press together or pull apart they sometimes break under pressure what does this create in the Earth's surface?
It can cause volcanic activity, earthquakes and tsunami. It causes valleys and mountains in those areas as well.
What is the main cause for earthquake activity in the ring of fire?
Tectonic Plate movement
What is the main theory about the cause of volcanic activity and earthquakes in this region?
Plate tectonics.
What is the most likely cause of the volcanic and earthquake activity in this region?
collision of tectonic plates
What is the most likely cause of the volcanic and earthquake activity in the pacific northwest?
collision of tectonic plates
What does the spreading of tectonic plates cause?
Spredading of tectonic plates causes Tsunamis, Earthquakes, Volcanic erruptions, etc.
What is the tectonics?
It is that convection currents cause tectonic activity
What is the cause of a volcanic eruption?
When tectonic plates go under each other.
Can lightning cause earthquakes?
No There are two main causes of earthquakes. Firstly, they can be linked to explosive volcanic eruptions; they are in fact very common in areas of volcanic activity where they either proceed or accompany eruptions. Secondly, they can be triggered by Tectonic activity associated with plate margins and faults. The majority of earthquakes world wide are of this type.
How do tsunamis change land?
The could cause a landslide, might wash away a few houses. Landforms are generally formed/changed by the tectonic activity itself (Volcanic or Seismic) and not the variety of secondary impacts
What is the cause for the growth of the hawaiian island chain?
volcanic activity
When tectonic plates press together or pull apart they sometimes break under pressure what does this create in the Earth's surface?
It can cause volcanic activity, earthquakes and tsunami. It causes valleys and mountains in those areas as well.
What ocean causes the most tsunamis and why?
Pacific: it has a lot more live volcanic activity and tectonic plate motion which increases underwater earthquakes and other phenomena that cause the tsunami. See the related question below.
What is the main cause for earthquake activity in the ring of fire?
Tectonic Plate movement
What can Tectonic Plate activity cause?
Most often earthquakes, volcanoes, and rift valleys.
