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Theory which explains volcanic and earthquake activity in terms of plate movements?
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∙ 12y ago
Plate tectonics explain earthquakes and volcanoes so does the theory of continental drift.
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∙ 12y ago
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What area in the world has the greatest amount of earthquake and volcanic activity?
Hawaii
What is the most likely cause of the volcanic and earthquake activity in this region?
collision of tectonic plates
What is plutonic activity?
Plutonic activity is another term of volcanic activity. Plutonism is a geologic theory that states the rocks that form the planet Earth were formed through volcanic activity.
What activity occurs along the mid-atlantic ridge?
volcanic activity
What are the two kinds of earthquake and be able to differentiate?
Titonic and Volcanic
Are there volcanic or earthquake activity in Mexico?
yes
Where does earthquake and volcanic activity occur?
the ring of fire
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
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 is an earthquake and situations that earthquakes occur?
An earthquake is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, it is caused by movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.
What is the most likely cause of the volcanic and earthquake activity in this region?
collision of tectonic plates
What are a series of large waves generated in the ocean by an earthquake landslide or volcanic activity?
A tsunami.
Why does Oceania have thousands of islands?
Oceania includes fault lines where there is earthquake and volcanic activity.
What is the most likely cause of the volcanic and earthquake activity in the pacific northwest?
collision of tectonic plates
