They are a result of tetonic activity. they occur when two plates push together under a great pressure and then begin to fold upwards. when there is a weakness in the plates the mantles pressure builds and magma comes to the surface.
There are approximately 1440 volcanoes in the world that have been categorized as extinct or dormant, meaning they are no longer active. These dead volcanoes are spread across various regions globally.
There are around 1,500 active volcanoes in the world, out of which about 50-70 erupt each year.
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There are hundreds of cinder cone volcanoes around the world. They are relatively common and can be found in many volcanic regions.
There are 3 kinds of volcanoes which are found around the world. They are shield volcanoes, cinder cone volcanoes, and composite volcanoes. Many of the most beautiful mountains in the world are composite volcanoes.
No one knows the exact answer to that question, however there are 1,511 known volcanoes in the world 500 are active!It really depends what volcano it is, but there is about 1510 volcanoes in the world.
Yes. There are hundreds of active volcanoes in the world.
Yes. There are hundreds of active volcanoes in the world.
volcanoes all around the world
There are actually quite a few different kinds of volcanoes in the world such as active volcanoes. These volcanoes include also underwater volcanoes and inactive volcanoes.
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They are the largest volcanoes in the world. They cover very broad areas. The largest volcano in the world, Mauna Loa is a shield volcano.
There are approximately 1440 volcanoes in the world that have been categorized as extinct or dormant, meaning they are no longer active. These dead volcanoes are spread across various regions globally.
The vast majority of the world's volcanoes are above sea level.
Why not? There are volcanoes all around the world. The Pacific is HUGE; it would be amazing if there weren't several volcanoes around and in the Pacific.