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What is one of the reasons mentioned for the increase in undersea eruptions when the Earth's orbit is more elliptical?
What is one of the reasons mentioned for the increase in undersea eruptions when the Earth's orbit is more elliptical?
During which months have all modern, well-documented mid-ocean ridge eruptions occurred?
During which months have all modern, well-documented mid-ocean ridge eruptions occurred?
Why is January important in relation to undersea eruptions?
Why is January important in relation to undersea eruptions?
What effect does the circularization of the Earth's orbit have on undersea eruptions?
What effect does the circularization of the Earth's orbit have on undersea eruptions?
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What is the main takeaway about the interconnectedness of Earth's systems from the text?
What is the main takeaway about the interconnectedness of Earth's systems from the text?
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When does the text mention that the Earth is squeezed and unsqueezed like an accordion?
When does the text mention that the Earth is squeezed and unsqueezed like an accordion?
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What happens to undersea eruptions as the Earth's orbit becomes more circular?
What happens to undersea eruptions as the Earth's orbit becomes more circular?
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What is the significance of the Earth being closest to the Sun in January?
What is the significance of the Earth being closest to the Sun in January?
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What is the impact of the circularization of the Earth's orbit on undersea eruptions?
What is the impact of the circularization of the Earth's orbit on undersea eruptions?
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What does the text suggest about the timing of undersea eruptions?
What does the text suggest about the timing of undersea eruptions?
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