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What is the nick name for the most seismically and volcanically active area on the planet?
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∙ 12y ago
You are probably referring to the boundary of the pacific plate which is nick-named the "ring of fire".
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Where is the most volcanically active area in the world?
mauna loa, or Kilauea, in Hawaii
What state is the most seismically active?
The area of the United States that is the most seismically active is Alaska. After that the states that follow are California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and Oregon.
Is taum Sauk caldera an active volcano?
Nope, it was formed about 1.5 billion years ago when the area was very volcanically active, but is now dormant.
Why do earthquakes frequently occur in Nepal?
It is in a seismically active area, being near the edge of the tectonic plate that India is on and which is pushing into the rest of Asia.
How do write a sentence hot spot?
A volcanically active area of earth's surface, commonly far from a tectonic plate boundary is called a hot spot.
What is the most seismically active area in Europe?
Greece.
What is a volcanically active area along the borders of the Pacific Ocean?
ring of fire
Where is the most volcanically active area in the world?
mauna loa, or Kilauea, in Hawaii
What state is the most seismically active?
The area of the United States that is the most seismically active is Alaska. After that the states that follow are California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and Oregon.
Is Iceland a volcanically active area despite the fact that is covered with ice?
Iceland is not covered with ice
Does the Mediterranean region of Europe have frequent earthquakes?
Yes, the area around Greece and Turkey is very seismically active.
Is taum Sauk caldera an active volcano?
Nope, it was formed about 1.5 billion years ago when the area was very volcanically active, but is now dormant.
What are the two plates at the major plate boundary of the most seismically active area of north American?
Pacific and north america plates
What are the two plate at the major plate boundary of the most seismically active area of North America?
North American Plate and the Pacific Plate.
What are the two plates at the major plate boundary of the most seismically active area of north America?
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Is there going to be an earthquake in London soon?
Earthquakes still can't be predicted, but London isn't located in an area that's particularly seismically active.
Why do earthquakes frequently occur in Nepal?
It is in a seismically active area, being near the edge of the tectonic plate that India is on and which is pushing into the rest of Asia.
