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Why do volcanos occur?

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Volcanoes occur when molten rock, or magma, rises to the Earth's surface and erupts. This can happen for a number of reasons, including the movement of tectonic plates and the presence of a nearby hot

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Where are volcanos mostly to occur?

Hawii


Do volcanos also occur where plates meet?

Yes. That is where most volcanoes occur.


Where do volcanos occur?

They occur in many places. Like Hawaii They can occur in any place were the tectonic plates move.


When do volcanos mostly occur?

The time of day or day of week does not seem to matter.


Where do volcanos occur in the US?

The West. Mt St Helens and Yellowstone park.


Where do shield volcanos occur?

Not at plate boundaries but instead form over hot spots.


Where do volcanos most likely occur?

Volcanoes usually occur on a major tectonic plate boundaries. Most occur near the edges of a plate, some occur in the middle of the plate.


Why do volcanos and earthquakes occur where they do?

Because they are on the boarders of a tectonic plate, which collide together and create them


Where do volcanos occur on Earths surface?

They occur at plate boundaries (Pacific rim "Ring of Fire") or at mantle hot spots (Hawaii, Iceland).


Where is lightning common?

Lighning is very common in thunderstorms but can also occur in ash clouds of volcanos. You should seek shelter in a thunderstorm.


What causes volcanoes occur on island area?

Generally islands are simply the top portion of volcanos that grow from the seabed to above sea level.


Where is earthquakes most likely to occur?

earthquakes are most likely to occur on the rim of tectonic plates