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What type of volcanism occurs underwater along the mid-oceanic ridge?
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Rift volcanism.
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Where does spreading center volcanism occur?
Spreading-center volcanism is associated with basalt. It is a type of intrusive igneous rock that sometimes exhibits a columnar structure.
Why is the ring of fire located where it is?
It is located along the perimeter of the shrinking Pacific Plate which is being subducted under other plates, causing volcanism.
What is the offset that occurs along a fault?
displacement
What causes intraplate volcanism?
Most of Earth's earthquakes (especially the larger ones) are concentrated along the Earth's tectonic plate boundaries, particularly the destructive ones. However some earthquakes (and even some large ones) do happen away from these areas in the centre of the tectonic plates and these are called 'intra plate' earthquakes - where 'intra' means 'interior'.
What occurs at underwater subduction zones?
A subduction zone is where one plate (usually the ocean plate) dives under another (continental) plate. Friction causes earthquakes along it and melts the rock. The molten rock may have enough pressure to break the surface to form volcanoes.
Where does spreading center volcanism occur?
Spreading-center volcanism is associated with basalt. It is a type of intrusive igneous rock that sometimes exhibits a columnar structure.
Does most igneous activity take place above ground in volcanoes?
Most of the world's igneous rock creation actually takes place along the mid-ocean ridges, where underwater rift volcanism continually produces new oceanic crust.
Is there sand underwater?
Yes. Sand exists underwater in many lakes and rivers and along many coastlines.
Why is the ring of fire located where it is?
It is located along the perimeter of the shrinking Pacific Plate which is being subducted under other plates, causing volcanism.
What is An underwater plateau that stretches along a continents coast?
continental shelf
Which kind of hernia occurs along a surgical suture line?
An incisional hernia occurs along a surgical suture line.
What is the offset that occurs along a fault?
displacement
What often occurs along faults or breaks in earths crust where movement occurs?
earthquakes
This occurs when plates are pushed in opposite directions along a horizontal plane?
This occurs when plates are pushed in opposite directions along a horizontal plane.
What triggers the rock cycle?
There really is no trigger; it's a process that involves tectonics and its associated plate subductions, uplift, and volcanism, along with weathering, erosion, and lithification of sediments.
Can a hippopotamus stay underwater for along time?
yes, they can. They can hold there breth 4-6 minutes.
What causes intraplate volcanism?
Most of Earth's earthquakes (especially the larger ones) are concentrated along the Earth's tectonic plate boundaries, particularly the destructive ones. However some earthquakes (and even some large ones) do happen away from these areas in the centre of the tectonic plates and these are called 'intra plate' earthquakes - where 'intra' means 'interior'.
