Tectonic hazards Flashcards
1
Q
Plate tectonics theory
A
Earth’s outer shell (lithosphere) is divided into several plates that glide over the Earth’s rocky inner layer above the soft core (mantle).
2
Q
Where are the Global distribution of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions and their relationship to plate margins.
A
Plates rip apart at a divergent plate boundary, causing volcanic activity and shallow earthquakes.