10 Questions
What causes a volcano tectonic earthquake?
Movement of magma beneath the Earth's surface
How are volcano tectonic earthquakes used by scientists?
To monitor volcanoes
What is a possible scenario resulting in a volcano tectonic earthquake?
Tectonic subduction zones
Where do many famous volcanoes, including the Ring of Fire, fall in relation to the cause of volcano tectonic earthquakes?
On the line of tectonic subduction zones
What tends to pool in magma chambers beneath the surface and between the converging tectonic plates?
Magma
Where are volcanoes most often found on Earth?
Where tectonic plates are diverging or converging
What causes the volcanoes in the Pacific Ring of Fire?
Convergent tectonic plates
Where can volcanoes form due to stretching and thinning of the crust's plates?
East African Rift and Rio Grande rift in North America
What causes the volcanoes in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?
Divergent tectonic plates
What results in hotspot volcanism, such as the Hawaiian hotspot?
Upwelling diapirs from the core–mantle boundary
Test your knowledge of volcano tectonic earthquakes with this quiz. Learn about the causes and monitoring of seismic activity related to volcanic eruptions. Challenge yourself with questions on magma movement, rock stress, and dike intrusion.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
