Earthquake and Volcanic Activity Distribution

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What instrument is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?

Seismograph

Which natural phenomenon is caused by an underwater earthquake or a volcanic eruption under the sea?

Tsunami

What is the boundary that separates the mantle from the core of the Earth called?

Mohorovicic discontinuity

Which type of earthquake wave causes particles to move in a push-pull motion similar to sound waves?

P-waves

How does the shape of a volcano vary according to the text?

Dependent on the force of the eruption

What is the term for a volcano that is currently not erupting, but is expected to erupt in the future?

Dormant volcano

Which belt is known for its high frequency of volcanic activity and intense seismic activity due to the movement of tectonic plates?

Circum-Pacific belt

What type of volcano has steep slopes and is made of cinder and ash?

Cinder-cone volcano

What is the term for a volcano that is unlikely to erupt again in the future?

Extinct volcano

Which type of volcano is broad with a slightly domed shape and is formed by the eruption of low-viscosity lava?

Shield volcano

Volcanoes found in Mexico and Central America that have steep slopes and are made of cinder and ash belong to which group?

Cinder-cone volcanoes

Which type of eruption involves the rapid rising of magma to the surface, resulting in the throwing of lava, ash, and gases high into the atmosphere?

Explosive eruption

What term refers to the rock material inside the earth that, along with gases, forms magma upon reaching the surface?

Mantle

Which feature at the top of a conical hill or mountain formed by lava accumulation is characterized by a funnel-shaped depression?

Crater

What determines the viscosity of lava, impacting its flow rate?

Amount of silica in magma

Explore the relationship between earthquake and volcanic activities around the world. Learn about regions with the greatest seismicity and the correlation with areas such as the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Mediterranean-Himalayan belt.

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