Shield & Composite Volcanos p.1 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Natural Event
A
A natural geographic process that has always happened
2
Q
Natural Hazard
A
A natural hazard is an event that has the potential to cause destruction and harm
3
Q
Natural Disaster
A
A natural disaster stems from a natural hazard once it has caused said destruction and harm on a number of properties and/or lives
4
Q
[RING OF FIRE PICTURE]
What is the pattern of volcanoes on the ring of fire?
A
The general pattern is that volcanoes occur along plate boundaries. For example, there is a large amount of volcanoes along the pacific plate boundary. This is called the ‘ring of fire’. An anomaly is that some volcanoes are found in the middle of the ocean.
