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Volcanic arcs are usually island arcs off the coast of a continent, while volcanic mountain ranges are usually inland inside a continent. But the volcanoes of a volcanic island arc do form an undersea volcanic mountain range.
So to some extent the difference is mostly a matter of terminology.
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Is volcano and volcanic the same thing?
No. Volcano is a noun describing a mountain or hole in the ground through which lava, ash, and gas can erupt. Volcanic is an adjective that means "of, relating to, or produced by a volcano or volcanoes."
Is Antarctica and the Alps the same thing?
No, Antarctica and the Alps are not the same thing. Antarctica is a continent covered in ice and located at the South Pole, while the Alps is a mountain range in Europe. They are two distinct geographical regions.
What happens when lava ash or other volcanic materials erupt repeatedly in the same area?
Repeated volcanic eruptions in the same area can build up layers of volcanic material, forming a volcanic cone or mountain. This can reshape the landscape, creating new land and changing the local ecosystem. It can also increase the risk of volcanic hazards such as pyroclastic flows, lahars, and ash fall.
Is plume the same thing as a hotspot?
No, a plume and a hotspot are not the same thing. A plume is a column of hot rock that rises in the mantle, whereas a hotspot is a location on the Earth's surface where magma from the mantle comes up and creates a volcanic activity like a volcano. Hotspots can be associated with plumes, but they are not the same thing.
Are volcanic rocks heavy?
They are usually about the same density as non-volcanic rocks. The one exception is pumice, which is so full of holes that it is less dense than water.
Is volcano and volcanic the same thing?
No. Volcano is a noun describing a mountain or hole in the ground through which lava, ash, and gas can erupt. Volcanic is an adjective that means "of, relating to, or produced by a volcano or volcanoes."
Is Antarctica and the Alps the same thing?
No, Antarctica and the Alps are not the same thing. Antarctica is a continent covered in ice and located at the South Pole, while the Alps is a mountain range in Europe. They are two distinct geographical regions.
What is the Same bout a Mountain range and a Mountain System?
they are mountains
Are average and range the same thing?
No, they are not the same thing. Mean and average are the same thing.
Is an island and a mountain the same thing?
No
Which are located in the same mountain range?
Mount Everest and K2 are both located in the same mountain range, the Himalayas.
Are Alps the same thing as glaciers?
No. The Alps are a mountain range in Europe. Glaciers are large masses of ice that move slowly due to their weight. Glaciers are commonly found in mountain ranges such as the Alps/
What is an ocean ridge formed by?
An ocean ridge is and underwater mountain range which is formed in the same way as an above water mountain range, by plate tectonics.
What two mountain range are located in the same area?
alps and Pyrenees
Is Yosemite Valley in Sierra Nevada?
Yes, the Yosemite Valley is in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. In fact, the entire park is within the same mountain range.
What do you call the highest point of a mountain?
Peek Ever heard of the "peek of a mountain"? same thing
What mountain range lies in northeastern Afghanistan?
The Hindu Kush Mountains. Same mountain is present in north west of Pakistan .
