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What kind of eruptions are common where plates separate?
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What is caused by the movement of the plates?
The movement of the hot mantle has broken the crust apart into large plates.
Which layer of the earth is broken into separate sections called plates?
The Earth's outer layer, known as the lithosphere, is broken into separate sections called tectonic plates. These plates float on top of the partially molten asthenosphere below and move in different directions, causing various geological events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Are volcanic eruptions caused by the separation of the tectonic plates?
yes and no. Volacanic eruptions '''can''' be caused by the '''seperation of plates''' but they can also be caused by the '''plates conliding with each other'''. It can push the magma upward
What type of volcanic eruptions occur most often when plates are moving apart?
Most common would be a fissure eruption of basaltic magma.
What common natural disasters can occur along the edges of the tectonic plates?
Common natural disasters along the edges of tectonic plates include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. These events are often related to the movement and interaction of the plates, leading to intense seismic activity and the release of built-up pressure.
Why are earthwuakes common in the area of the ring of fire?
Earthquakes are common in the Ring of Fire because it is a horseshoe-shaped region surrounding the Pacific Ocean where several tectonic plates meet. The interaction of these plates creates a lot of seismic activity, leading to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in this area.
Which Earth process can be caused by the movement of tectonic plates?
volcannic eruptions
How do the tectonic plates really move?
Tectonic plates move due to the heat and flow of molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, a process known as mantle convection. This movement causes the plates to either collide, separate, or slide past each other, leading to various geological events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
How can new Hawaiian islands form?
From Volcanic Eruptions and when tectnotic plates move.
Which of the following can lead to areas of frequent volcanic eruptions?
The movement of tectonic plates
Why is there so many volcanic eruptions along the pacific ocean?
Titanic plates
