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What primarily contributes to the formation of mountains and volcanoes at tectonic plate boundaries?
What is the primary characteristic of the Pacific Ring of Fire?
Which process occurs at subduction zones leading to volcanic activity?
Approximately what percentage of the world's active and dormant volcanoes are found in the Pacific Ring of Fire?
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Which of the following best describes a volcanic arc?
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Which factor makes the Philippines highly active in terms of volcanism?
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What characterizes volcanic activities that typically occur in the Philippines?
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Which region encompasses the most significant concentration of world's volcanic activity?
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Which volcanic arc is NOT mentioned as being found in the Philippines?
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What characteristic defines active volcanoes in the Philippines?
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What type of volcano is Mayon Volcano classified as?
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Which statement is true about Taal Volcano?
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How many active volcanoes are listed by PHIVOLCS as of 2008?
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Which of the following best describes the Pacific Ring of Fire?
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What is a major misconception about Taal Volcano?
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What primarily causes magma to rise in subduction zones?
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Which of the following statements about Mayon Volcano is accurate?
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Which type of volcanic arc is formed when an oceanic plate subducts beneath a continental plate?
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Where are most active volcanoes in the Philippines typically located?
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What is the primary process that leads to the formation of an island volcanic arc?
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Which phenomenon is prominently observed due to the tectonic activity in the Philippines?
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How does the subduction of an oceanic plate affect the mantle?
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Which region is known for its significant tectonic activity and many active volcanoes?
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What role does water play in the melting process of the mantle during subduction?
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Study Notes
Volcanism in the Philippines
- The Philippines is situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire, a 40,000-kilometer horseshoe-shaped region known for its high seismicity and volcanic activity, containing about 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes.
- Tectonic plates beneath the Philippines are in constant motion, resulting in earthquakes and volcanic formations as magma rises to the surface where plates collide.
- Volcanic arcs form chains of volcanoes through the subduction of tectonic plates:
- Continental volcanic arcs occur when an oceanic plate subducts under continental crust.
- Island volcanic arcs form when an oceanic plate subducts beneath another oceanic plate.
Active Volcanoes in the Philippines
- There are five volcanic arcs in the Philippines: Luzon Volcanic Arc, East-Philippine Volcanic Arc, Negros-Panay Arc, Sulu-Zamboanga Arc, and Cotabato Arc.
- As of 2008, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) classified 23 volcanoes as active, 26 potentially active, and 281 inactive. Most active volcanoes have erupted within the last 10,000 years.
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Mayon Volcano:
- Most active volcano in the Philippines, known for its nearly perfect conical shape.
- Stratovolcano with an elevation of 2.46 kilometers and a base diameter of 20 kilometers.
- Last eruption activity recorded in January 2018.
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Taal Volcano:
- A volcanic caldera with multiple active landforms, characterized by its circular depression exceeding one kilometer in diameter.
- Main crater lake measures 1.9 kilometers in diameter, located 4 meters above sea level.
- Misconception exists that the visible crater in Tagaytay is the Taal volcano itself.
Volcanic Activity and Characteristics
- Volcanic activity is marked by the emission of gases, flowing lava, and explosive eruptions.
- Magma forms in a magma chamber as buoyant molten rock rises toward the surface; eruptions can occur when magma is expelled.
- The Philippines is among the most tectonically active regions globally, contributing to its high level of volcanism and earthquake activity.
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Explore the geology and formation of volcanoes in the Philippines, particularly their connection to the Pacific Ring of Fire. This quiz will delve into the reasons for the numerous volcanoes in the region and the tectonic plate movements that contribute to their formation.
