Reno earthquake and the volcanic activity rumor?
I heard it had to do (the series of earthquakes in Nevada) in the west coast to be producing magma around… something like that I forgot some. IF you know what I am talking about please explain or...
View ArticleWhat causes earthquakes?
What causes earthquakes? Chosen Answer: Ok I’ll try to answer this as simply as I can: The earth’s crust is made up of several different plates (tectonic plates) which cover the hot mass of magma known...
View ArticleWhat happens at divergent/constructive plate boundaries?
Chosen Answer: At divergent boundaries, two plates move apart from each other and the space that this creates is filled with new crustal material sourced from molten magma that forms below. The origin...
View ArticleWhat is the cause of magma chambers? What are all the causes for volcano’s?
I am doing a project for school on plate tectonics and I need to know why magma chambers are created in certain areas and what causes volcanos to be in random places. Yeah I know this isn’t a very...
View ArticleWhat is the theory of plate tectonics and how does it relate to earthquakes?
What is the theory of plate tectonics and how does it relate to earthquakes? Chosen Answer: the core of our plant is liquid magma and there land masses floating on top of it. the techtonic plates are...
View ArticleWhat’s the difference between the formation of volcanoes and earthquake ???...
and some extra information about volcanoes Chosen Answer: Formation of volcanoes and earthquakes are both caused by plate tectonics, a volcano occurs due to the magma (formed from the subducting slab...
View ArticleIdentify an area where there are quakes but no volcanoes and suggest what the...
Can earthquakes happen where there are no volcanoes? Chosen Answer: What do you think, Bob? It would help if you could imagine how an earthquake occurs. “Tectonic” earthquakes tend to occur along...
View ArticleIf there were no Mountains, would there be more Earthquakes on Earth?
I know it is impossible, but imagine that there is no Mountains… Earth is all one level… Would that cause Earthquakes? Chosen Answer: So long as there’s fault lines, or magma moving underground, there...
View Articlehow does earthquake happen at a constructive plate boundary?
A constructive plate boundary is when 2 plates move away, how does that lead to an earthquake? I thought it make a volcano from the magma rising to the surface and cools down? Chosen Answer: Thats what...
View Articlewhat are 3 types of interactions that occur around plate boundaries?
what are 3 types of interactions that occur around plate boundaries? Need asnwer Asap pleasse Chosen Answer: (1) Divergent boundaries — This occurs where two plates are moving apart, due to seafloor...
View ArticleWould the chasm the oil from the BP oil spill collapse?
Would the chasm the oil is leaking out from cave in or fill with magma? I’ve heard theories of an earthquake hitting the gulf and the chasm would collapse creating a Tsunami (which is a scare because I...
View Articlewhat geological process is likely responsible for the earthquakes in hawaii?
Last week hawaii had 5 earthquakes with little magnitude. I want to know the geological reason? And the same question goes to Alaska! which experienced more than 30 earthquakes. 6 times more than...
View ArticleWhat technology is used to predict the occurrence of disasters such as...
Ive looked on various websites.. cant seem to find the answer help please? Chosen Answer: The technology pretty much comes down to seismology and instruments that detect motion within the earth. The...
View ArticleWhat is the name of cracks in the earth for magma to escape?
I’m helping my sister with her crossword puzzle for school and I can’t figure it out… _ _ n _ s Whoever answers first gets best answer… With right answer that is. Duh. Chosen Answer: Yes vents is...
View ArticleWhy and how do earthquakes precede volcanic eruptions?
In 1883, three months before Krakatoa blew up, islanders felt earthquakes. Why and how? Chosen Answer: Another answer is that the tremors are caused by the rise of magma up through the rock. In the...
View ArticleWhat is the name distance and population of nearest major city of pinatubo...
Chosen Answer: Date of most recent eruption: most recent eruption was 1991 Date of most DESTRUCTIVE eruption: 1991 was the most destructive eruption. Ejected roughly 10 billion metric tons of magma and...
View Articlewhat is inside the earth?
Ok i don’t know why but i was looking at pictures of global warming and stuff and then i am like oh my god what is inside the earth? i have no idea… i asked my dad and he was like i think it’s rocks...
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