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Why are continental margin in the pacific ocean narrow and associated with earthquake and volcanic activity?
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What is the difference between a passive continental margin an an active continental margin?
Passive continental margins are not areas of convergence. There is little volcanic and earthquake activity on passive margins. Active margins are areas of convergence where one plate is descending beneath another. They are associated with volcanic and earthquake activity.
Are there volcanic or earthquake activity in Mexico?
yes
Theory which explains volcanic and earthquake activity in terms of plate movements?
Plate tectonics explain earthquakes and volcanoes so does the theory of continental drift.
Where does earthquake and volcanic activity occur?
the ring of fire
How do active margins differ from passive margins?
Passive continental margins are not areas of convergence. There is little volcanic and earthquake activity on passive margins. Active margins are areas of convergence where one plate is descending beneath another. They are associated with volcanic and earthquake activity.
What is the Arc in the pacific where volcanic and earthquake activity occurs?
ring of fire
What area in the world has the greatest amount of earthquake and volcanic activity?
Hawaii
Do earthquakes make mountains?
No.Mountains are the result of continental drift an volcanic activity. Earthquakes are also the result of continental drift an volcanic activity. Thus the two go together but the earthquakes do not cause the mountains.
What are in sinkholes in the the ocean?
an empty cavity or cavern due to drilling or possibly earthquake activity or volcanic activity
What parts of the US are most likely to experience earthquake and volcanic activity?
Michigan
What are the different types of zones?
a zone where volcanic activity or earthquake etc. is happening
What formation is associated with the formation of the Hawaiian islands?
Volcanic activity.
