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Earthquakes are caused by transform faults and when stress overcomes friction.

volcanoes are caused by convergent boundaries, the process of convergent boundaries is when two plates come in contact with each other. ex. for volcano is a oceanic plate sub ducts under a continental plate.

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Which type of scientist studies natural hazards such as volcanoes and earthquakes?

A geoscientist (specifically a geologist or seismologist) studies natural hazards like volcanoes and earthquakes to better understand their causes, behavior, and potential impacts on human populations. They work to assess and mitigate risks associated with these hazards to protect communities and the environment.


Which branch of earth science includes the study of volcanoes and earthquakes?

The branch of earth science that includes the study of volcanoes and earthquakes is geology, specifically in the subfield of seismology and volcanology. Scientists in these fields study the processes, causes, and impact of volcanic eruptions and seismic events on Earth.


What is the process that causes the changes in the location of earths continent over time?

The process that causes the changes in the location of Earth's continents over time is called plate tectonics. It involves the movement of Earth's lithosphere plates on the asthenosphere beneath them. This movement leads to the shifting of continents, known as continental drift, as well as the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes.


How do earthquakes occur on convergent boundaries?

Earthquakes occur on convergent boundaries when tectonic plates collide, creating immense pressure. The immense pressure causes one plate to be forced beneath the other in a process known as subduction. The process of subduction generates seismic waves, leading to earthquakes.


Anthracite coal relationship to earthquakes and volcanoes?

Coals are formed by burial and metamorphosis of peat deposits. In this process, many of the volatiles are driven off, and left is a 'pure' carbon. Earthquakes are caused mainly by the movement of tectonic plates. Volcanoes are caused by the eruption of magma from the mantle. So volcanoes are associated mainly with the movement of tectonic plates; but not vice versa. Anthracite has little to do with either.

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What causes both earthquakes and volcanoes?

Convection currents.


Why is there a frequency of earthquakes and volcanoes?

The reason why is because the tectonic plates never stop moving. When one plate collides with another it causes volcanoes and earthquakes to occur.


What causes earthquakes volcanoes trenches mid-ocean ridge?

Plate tectonics.


How does the movement of the mantle affect human societies?

it affects it by the earthquakes and volcanoes it causes


Were is there no earthquakes or volcanoes?

THERE is no earthquakes or volcanoes in space or in europe


What causes most of the danger from volcanoes?

Volcanoes can cause lava flows and large amounts of ash. They might be associated with earthquakes as well.


I am searching about volcanoes and i want to know - what causes volcanoes please?

The plates of the earth scrape against each other, and that can cause earthquakes too!


What causes volcanoes to erupt under earths surface?

mostly earthquakes or plate tectonic movement.


What are the primary dangers of volcanoes and earthquakes and earthquakes?

*volcanoes Earthquakes and vOlcanoes can cause much damage among an area if it's shaken to pieces.


Is release to do with volcanoes or earthquakes?

earthquakes


Are there any volcanoes or earthquakes in Iraq?

Iraq experiences earthquakes but does not have any volcanoes.


Why are most earthquakes and volcanoes located near plate boundaries -?

Earthquakes and volcanoes frequently occur where edges of the earths plates are colliding and or moving away from another.