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volcanic eruptions occur when the tectonic plates are convergent which is when one plate goes under another plate and the magma gets hot orwhen the plates are divergent that's when the plate pulls apart and magma fills the hole.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoVolcanoes don't pay much attention to the calendar or the seasons; they happen when the pressure in their magma pool becomes strong enough to break through the rock above them.
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What are two events that can occur at the same time?
volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
What natural disasters occur along a subduction zone?
As for I only know, there's only earthquakes and volcanic eruptions...please help!
What are the natural disasters that an earthquake can make occur?
tsunamis and sometimes volcanic eruptions
What would happen if volcanic eruptions continued to occur on the sea floor?
There are volcanoes along the floor of the ocean that form a trench. When these volcanoes erupt, it can cause tectonic movements.
Are volcanic eruptions rare?
Volcanic eruptions are common in some of the Earth's volcanic hot-spots.
What solar events occur during volcanic eruptions?
There are no Solar events that are connected to volcanic eruptions.
Do earthquakes occur prior to volcanic eruptions?
The answer is No.
How often do lahars occur?
Lahar Indonesian term for a volcanic mudflow. Because they can occur before eruptions, after eruptions or without eruptions, they occur quite often.
Where do volcanic eruptions occur?
Along some plate boundaries.
What natural disaters can occur in iceland?
Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
What 2 natural hazards do not occur in Tasmania?
Cyclones and volcanic eruptions do not occur in Tasmania.
What is likely to occur as a result of a major earthquake in the US?
Volcanic eruptions
What are two events that can occur at the same time?
volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
Do volcanic eruptions only cause destruction?
No. Volcanic eruptions can build mountains and form new land. Many occur in remote areas where there is not much to destroy.
What natural disasters occur along a subduction zone?
As for I only know, there's only earthquakes and volcanic eruptions...please help!
What are the natural disasters that an earthquake can make occur?
tsunamis and sometimes volcanic eruptions
What would happen if volcanic eruptions continued to occur on the sea floor?
There are volcanoes along the floor of the ocean that form a trench. When these volcanoes erupt, it can cause tectonic movements.
