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The Cascade volcanoes form what is known as a continental volcanic arc. Off the west coast of the U.S. and Canada a section of Earth's oceanic crust is colliding with the North American Pate and sinking into the mantle beneath it. As it moves down it takes some seawater with it. This seawater seeps into the hot rock of the mantle, altering its chemistry and allowing some of it to melt. This magma then rises through the crust to erupt from volcanoes.
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Why does the cascade range have so many volcanoes?
volcanoes typically happen along earth's tectonic plates. the plates move and shift, creating both volcanoes and earthquakes. Volcanoes may also occur in the middle of plates or even over hot spots :D
What are the Cascade Range in Washington and Oregon caused by?
The Cascade Range in the Pacific Northwest is caused by the convergent plate boundaries they sit on. So when an earthquake occurs, it causes the plates to dive down beneath the other plate causing the land to "push up" and thus forming mountain ranges for example.
What is higher in elevation the Cascade Range Mojave Desert or the Ozark Plateau?
The Cascade Range is higher in elevation compared to the Mojave Desert and the Ozark Plateau. The Cascade Range is a major mountain range in western North America, extending from southern British Columbia through Washington and Oregon to Northern California. It includes several peaks over 10,000 feet in elevation, including Mount Rainier and Mount Hood. In contrast, the Mojave Desert is a lower-elevation desert region in the southwestern United States, while the Ozark Plateau is a highland region primarily in Arkansas and Missouri but generally lower in elevation compared to the Cascade Range.
Is there any volcanoes at the jungle?
There are volcanoes in the jungle. It just depends on what part of the jungle you are in. Many of those volcanoes are still erupting today. So, the answer is yes.
Is there a volcano located in the middle of North America?
Yes. The are several groups of volcanoes. There is a chain of volcanoes in southern Alaska an continuing into the Aleutian Islands. Another chain of volcanoes is in the Cascade range, stretching from northern California into British Columbia in Canada. There are several active volcanoes in Hawaii. Finally there is a supervolcano in Yellowstone National Park.there are volcanoes in the us because they all erupt if you check the internet they say like in 2001 the was like 24 volcanoes that erupted. and there are alot of volcanoes like in hawaii they have someTo write the answer in English, the correct answer is yes there are volcanoes in the USA. Start at the western end of the Aleutian Island Chain in Alaska there are several volcanoes which erupt regularly, almost all are dormant. Next there are several in the 48 states - all as far as I am aware associated with the western states. Then there are the volcanoes of the 50th state - Hawaii. All the islands are volcanoes, and Mauna Kea is considered to be dormant possibly extinct, Mauna Loa is dormant - it last erupted in 1984, Kilauea is active and has been erupting since 23rd January 1983, off the coast of Hawaii is an active submarine volcano - Loihi. Have a look at the USGS website which will give you a lot more information.
Why does the cascade range have so many volcanoes?
volcanoes typically happen along earth's tectonic plates. the plates move and shift, creating both volcanoes and earthquakes. Volcanoes may also occur in the middle of plates or even over hot spots :D
What is higher in elevation-the Cascade Range the Mojave Desert or the Ozark Plateau?
cascade rangeThe cascade range
Why do you have so many range in California?
There are many mountain ranges in California because of tectonic forces like earthquakes or volcanoes.
Which mountain ranges make up the pacific northwest region of the us?
cascade range, coastal range
What are the Cascade Range in Washington and Oregon caused by?
The Cascade Range in the Pacific Northwest is caused by the convergent plate boundaries they sit on. So when an earthquake occurs, it causes the plates to dive down beneath the other plate causing the land to "push up" and thus forming mountain ranges for example.
What is higher in elevation the Cascade Range Mojave Desert or the Ozark Plateau?
The Cascade Range is higher in elevation compared to the Mojave Desert and the Ozark Plateau. The Cascade Range is a major mountain range in western North America, extending from southern British Columbia through Washington and Oregon to Northern California. It includes several peaks over 10,000 feet in elevation, including Mount Rainier and Mount Hood. In contrast, the Mojave Desert is a lower-elevation desert region in the southwestern United States, while the Ozark Plateau is a highland region primarily in Arkansas and Missouri but generally lower in elevation compared to the Cascade Range.
How many volcanoes are erupting?
Not many about 10. this is just my guess so...
Is there any volcanoes at the jungle?
There are volcanoes in the jungle. It just depends on what part of the jungle you are in. Many of those volcanoes are still erupting today. So, the answer is yes.
Is there a volcano located in the middle of North America?
Yes. The are several groups of volcanoes. There is a chain of volcanoes in southern Alaska an continuing into the Aleutian Islands. Another chain of volcanoes is in the Cascade range, stretching from northern California into British Columbia in Canada. There are several active volcanoes in Hawaii. Finally there is a supervolcano in Yellowstone National Park.there are volcanoes in the us because they all erupt if you check the internet they say like in 2001 the was like 24 volcanoes that erupted. and there are alot of volcanoes like in hawaii they have someTo write the answer in English, the correct answer is yes there are volcanoes in the USA. Start at the western end of the Aleutian Island Chain in Alaska there are several volcanoes which erupt regularly, almost all are dormant. Next there are several in the 48 states - all as far as I am aware associated with the western states. Then there are the volcanoes of the 50th state - Hawaii. All the islands are volcanoes, and Mauna Kea is considered to be dormant possibly extinct, Mauna Loa is dormant - it last erupted in 1984, Kilauea is active and has been erupting since 23rd January 1983, off the coast of Hawaii is an active submarine volcano - Loihi. Have a look at the USGS website which will give you a lot more information.
Where are the volcanoes in Jamaica?
This question could be split two ways. 1. Does Jamaica have any dormant or extinct volcanoes? Yes. Jamaica and surrounding islands of the Antilles were in fact formed from volcanoes. These volcanoes rose from the ocean billions of years ago to form the islands that we know today. So, in a sense, the entire island of Jamaica is a volcano. 2. Does Jamaica have any active volcanoes? No. There are no active volcanoes on the island of Jamaica. There are, however, many mountains in Jamaica's Blue Mountain Range.
Why don't we have volcanoes in North America?
volcanoes usually form at the edges of tectonic plates, which is one of the reasons that there are many in the Ring Of Fire. North America is not really located at the edge of many plates so there are not that many volcanoes.
How many underwater volcanoes are there?
It is estimated that there are over 1 million underwater volcanoes in the world, with the majority of them located along mid-ocean ridges. Due to their remote locations and the vastness of the ocean, many underwater volcanoes remain unexplored and undocumented.
