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The volcanism at Lassen National Park is caused by convergent plate tectonics, specifically the subduction of the Gorda Plate under the North American Plate.
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The theory of plate tectonics helps to explain what?
The theory of plate tectonics helps to explain how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
What drives plate motion?
Plate tectonics is the name given to the forces that drive plate motion. Scientists don't know what causes the natural phenomenon of plate tectonics.
How are non-volcanic mountains created by plate tectonics?
Non-volcanic mountains are caused when continental plates converge.
What is plate tectonics theory?
Tectonics is the theory that the earth's surface is split into plates that float on the surface of semi-molten rock known as the mantle layer. For instance, as the plates are on the move, (albeit, extremely slowly) the India Plate colliding (converging) with the Asian Plate resulted in the formation (upthrust) of the Himalayas.
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.
Can plate tectonics provide an answer to earthquakes and volcanic activity?
NO!
The theory of plate tectonics helps to explain what?
The theory of plate tectonics helps to explain how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
Is volcanic activity on Venus caused by plate tectonics?
No. Scientists believe that the crust of Venus is too thick to support plate tectonics. Volcanic activity is likely driven by hot spots.
When did plate tectonics stop?
As far as the Earth is concerned - plate tectonics has not stopped; the plates are still in motion - which is why we get earthquakes and volcanic eruptions along the plate boundaries.
What is it called when two plates cause a volcanic eruption?
Plate tectonics
What drives plate motion?
Plate tectonics is the name given to the forces that drive plate motion. Scientists don't know what causes the natural phenomenon of plate tectonics.
What is the main theory about the cause of volcanic activity and earthquakes in this region?
Plate tectonics.
How are non-volcanic mountains created by plate tectonics?
Non-volcanic mountains are caused when continental plates converge.
What clues helped geologists learn about earth's interior?
Volcanic eruptions, siesmic wave patterns, plate tectonics activities.
How do observations of earthquakes and volcanic activity support theory of plate tectonics?
Observations of earthquakes and volcanic activity support the theory of plate tectonics because they both occur on boundaries. Boundaries are where plates meet and either converge, diverge or transform.
How is plate tectonics affecting the world?
When plates get pushed together it creates earthquakes and volcanic eruption's.
What are earth processes that are not affected by human and other organism?
Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, plate tectonics,
