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Can people stop earthquakes or volcanic eruption?

We do not know how to stop earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.


What does does seismograp mean?

You mean a seismograph =)........A seismograph is a instrument that measures motions of the ground.They are usually used to detect earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.


What was the Krakatoa eruption on the Richter scale?

The Krakatoa eruption in 1883 is estimated to have been around 6 to 7 on the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI), which is used to measure the intensity of volcanic eruptions. The Richter scale, which measures the magnitude of earthquakes, is not typically used to measure volcanic eruptions.


Do volcanic eruptions cause earthquakes?

Not usually. Although earthquakes often occur before a volcanic eruption, they are not the cause. The earthquakes are the result of magma (molten rock) moving underground leading up to an eruption. A few volcanic eruptions are thought to have been triggered or initiated by earthquakes, but this is not the typical case.


What types of updates are provided before a volcanic eruption occurs?

Earthquakes


What two natural disaster are commonly associated with the movements of plates?

Earthquakes and tsunamis.


Why can earthquakes signal volcanic eruption?

The movement of magma can cause movement in the surrounding rock, resulting in earthquakes.


Why can earthquakes signal possible volcanic eruption?

The movement of magma can cause movement in the surrounding rock, resulting in earthquakes.


What causes small earthquakes before a volcanic eruption?

The earthquakes are caused by the movement of magma underground and the breaking of rocks by that magma.


What did mount Pinatubos 1991 erution measure at on the Richter scale?

The Richter scale measures earthquakes, not volcanic eruptions. Eruptions are rated on the Volcanic Explosive Index. On this scale, the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo was a VEI 6.


What Stages that lead up to volcanic eruption?

Fire,Ash,smoke clouds, and earthquakes


What are the precautions for volcanic eruption?

A few things that can predict an occurance of a volcanic eruption can be seismic activity such as tremors or small earthquakes. The release of certain gases such as Sulfur Dioxide and other gases.