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Plate tectonics theory, which starts with the radioactive decay heating in the core and mantle of the earth, which drives convection currents in the mantle, the crust of the earth which is broken up into plates floats on the mantle and is pushed around by the convection currents. The end results are the plates grinding against each other and/or breaking (causing earthquakes) and also ocean plates subducting under continental plates then melting (causing volcanic arcs, e.g. The Pacific Ring of Fire) and mantle plumes penetrating through the crust (causing hotspot volcanoes, e.g. Hawaii, Yellowstone, Iceland)
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The Ring of Fire has many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.?
Why do the areas along the ring of fire experience many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes?
What is an area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
The ring of fire
What is the cause of most tsunami's?
Undersea earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
Which explains earthquakes an volcanos eruptions?
Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface. When these plates interact—through collisions, separations, or sliding past each other—they can generate stress that leads to earthquakes. Similarly, volcanic eruptions occur when magma from beneath the Earth's crust finds its way to the surface, often triggered by tectonic activity that creates pressure. Both phenomena are interconnected, as they arise from the dynamic nature of the Earth's geology.
What causes events such such as earthquakes volcanic eruptions and the creation of mountains?
lithospheric plate movement
How volcanic eruptions differ from earthquakes?
volcanic eruptions are hotter
Can people stop earthquakes or volcanic eruption?
We do not know how to stop earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
Are geologists more successful in predicting volcanic eruptions than earthquakes?
Yes-- they are more successful in predictiong volcanic eruptions than earthquakes
The Ring of Fire has many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.?
Why do the areas along the ring of fire experience many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes?
Do earthquakes occur prior to volcanic eruptions?
The answer is No.
Is Brazil known for earthquakes or volcanic eruptions?
no.
Where the most earthquakes?
there are usually alot of earthquakes/volcanic eruptions in Italy.
Are volcanic eruptions preceded by small earthquakes?
true
Are there earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in the san Andreas fault?
The San Andreas fault produces earthquakes, but not volcanic activity.
What are the risks of earthquakes?
Tsunami, Landslides, Volcanic eruptions and more!
What natural disaters can occur in iceland?
Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
Why does the Philippines frequency have earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
because the discover
