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A significant impact to the planet from a large enough asteroid could cause volcanic eruptions.
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How has the Earth's climate changed over time?
Earth's climate has changed due to ice ages, volcanic eruptions, asteroid impacts, the Sun's cycle, and global warming.
Which are other natural hazards that can occur due to volcanic activity?
Fires
What are in sinkholes in the the ocean?
an empty cavity or cavern due to drilling or possibly earthquake activity or volcanic activity
How many people die due to volcanic eruptions in an average year?
Volcanoes are unpredictable and the amount of volcanic activity each year will vary but some estimates suggest that approximately 700 to 850 people lose their lives each year due to volcanic activity.
Which of the following threats to biodiversity isn't directly due to humans?
Loss of habitat due to volcanic activity.
What are 3 reasons for mass extinction?
Mass extinction could occur due to climate change, an asteroid impact and even a volcanic eruption.
Explain the abundance of andesite of leyte?
Andesite is abundant in Leyte due to the volcanic activity in the region. Leyte is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for its high volcanic activity, which has resulted in the widespread presence of andesite. This volcanic rock is formed from the solidification of magma beneath the Earth's surface and is commonly found in areas with past or present volcanic activity.
Which type of boundaries cause volcanic activity and can result in the formation of islands?
Convergent boundaries, where tectonic plates collide, can cause volcanic activity due to the subduction of one plate beneath another. This process can lead to the formation of volcanic island arcs, such as Japan or the Aleutian Islands.
When did the last dinosour die out?
The last dinosaurs died out around 65 million years ago during the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event, likely due to a combination of factors such as a massive asteroid impact and volcanic activity. Some smaller dinosaur species may have evolved into modern birds.
Why all volcanoes in Canada are located in British Columbia and Yukon Territory?
Volcanoes in Canada are mostly located in these regions due to their proximity to tectonic plate boundaries where volcanic activity occurs. British Columbia is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for its volcanic and seismic activity. Similarly, the Yukon Territory also lies along a tectonic boundary, resulting in volcanic activity in these areas.
The South Sandwich Islands are largely uninhabited because of the volcanoes and poor weather How did these islands form?
They formed due to the volcanic activity in the area.
Is Mars broken up into moving tectonic plates?
While it is currently unknown, many scientists believe that Mars is broken into tectonic plates. However, due to extended periods of inactivity, the plates froze up, which is probably the reason why there is no volcanic activity on Mars currently. However, there was volcanic activity before due to the number of giant volcanoes such as Olympus Mons.
