Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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How did Hawaiian Islands form?

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Hawaiian Islands formed due to Hot Spots, which are volcanic regions where magma rises from deep within the Earth.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by pressure built up around a fault line, which causes rock to break apart.

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This city was destroyed in 79 A.D. by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

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Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

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What type of boundary is shown in the diagram?

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Convergent (destructive) boundaries are where two tectonic plates collide, often causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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What causes earthquakes?

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The buildup of stress at plate boundaries leads to earthquakes.

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Define tectonic plates.

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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What is a fault line?

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A fault line is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, where earthquakes can occur.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases are ejected.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.