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Why do volcanoes occur along constructive and destructive plate boundaries?
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∙ 13y ago
An earthquake is most likely to occur at the edge of a continental plate because it is caused by the collision of two plates. A volcano occurs because the flow of magma is less restricted around the continental plates' outer shelves.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoVolcano's are caused by the dense oceanic plate being sub ducted under the lighter continental plate, this causes immense pressure as the oceanic crust enters the mantle it melts, this magma is forced to create a chamber creating rock as it cools, this results in a volcano being formed, volcano's have to erupt occasionally to disperse the pressure that is built up by the oceanic plate going under and melting under the continental plate.
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∙ 13y agoThey occur along constructive plate boundaries because the heat of the mantle is greatest there and magma is upwelling.
They occur along destructive boundaries because while the the rocks are cold and wet, as they sink they are warmed by the mantle heat and partial melt magmas are famed which rise to the surface.
The important point to note is because of this difference, the type of magma (and volcano) found at a constructive plate boundary is different from the magma and volcano type at found at a destructive plate boundary.
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∙ 10y agoI don't know, that's what i'm trying to fricking find out arghhh!!
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∙ 13y agoWhen the plates push against each other, the pressure is translated into upward motion- mountains are formed.
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Is a plain a constructive force?
Both, constructive in that volcanoes are created along plate margins, destructive in that when plates meet, one is subducted (sinks under the other) and is destroyed as it melts into molten rock into the mantle below.
Are volcanoes more common along a convergent or divergent boundary?
Volcanoes are more common along convergent boundaries
What volcano is formed along colliding boundaries?
Most of the volcanoes at convergent boundaries are stratovolcanoes.
Where do volcanoes occur around divergent plate boundaries?
yes they do occur along divergent boundaries
Where do most of earth volcanoes and earthquakes occur?
along plate boundaries
Is a plain a constructive force?
Both, constructive in that volcanoes are created along plate margins, destructive in that when plates meet, one is subducted (sinks under the other) and is destroyed as it melts into molten rock into the mantle below.
Where are the majority of earthquakes and volcanoes in relation to the plate boundaries?
Most earthquakes occur on plate boundaries such as Japan and Chile and most volcanoes occur in diverging plate boundaries like Dallol and Iceland and the Pacific Ring of Fire like Ecuador and Indonesia
How volcanes distributed?
Volcanoes form along convergent boundaries known as subduction zones. Convergent boundaries form where oceanic lithosphere descends beneath continental crust. When the two plates collide convergence occurs, while volcanoes form along the zone.
Where are most earthquakes likely to occur?
At or near the boundaries of tectonic plates.along the Pacific Rim, which includes most of the countries that has the Pacific Ocean as a coast line.Plate boundaries (constructive,destructive,conservative,collision)Along earthquake faultsunderwater
The region along tectonic plate boundaries where one plate moves beneath another is called a?
It's Constructive plate boundary which is often found near north & south america... The other r destructive & conservative.. BUT THE ANS IZZZ CONSTRUCTIVE,,,,
The region along the tectonic plate boundaries where one plate moves beneath another is called?
It's Constructive plate boundary which is often found near north & south america... The other r destructive & conservative.. BUT THE ANS IZZZ CONSTRUCTIVE,,,,
What volcanoes are located along divergent boundaries?
Which volcanoes are located at hot spots
Are volcanoes more common along a convergent or divergent boundary?
Volcanoes are more common along convergent boundaries
What volcanoes are located are located along plate boundaries?
Which volcanoes are located at hot spots
What volcano is formed along colliding boundaries?
Most of the volcanoes at convergent boundaries are stratovolcanoes.
Where do earthquakes volcanoes and mountains occur along?
Along the tectonic plate boundaries.
Can volcanoes form along divergent boundaries on land?
yes
