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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)
Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates along faults in the Earth's crust. When the stress from this movement becomes too great, it is released in the form of seismic waves. Volcanic eruptions occur when magma rises to the Earth's surface through cracks and weak points in the crust, leading to explosions or lava flows.
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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 the cause of most tsunami's?
Undersea earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
What is an area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
The ring of fire
What causes events such such as earthquakes volcanic eruptions and the creation of mountains?
lithospheric plate movement
What causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions happen in certain places and not others?
i only want an answer >:/
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 4 events?
Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, sinkholes, and fossils
What is the cause of most tsunami's?
Undersea earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
What are the risks of earthquakes?
Tsunami, Landslides, Volcanic eruptions and more!
