CHANGES ON THE EARTH'S SURFACE DUE TO EARTHQUAKES AND VULCANIC ERUPTIONS
CHANGES ON THE EARTH'S SURFACE DUE TO EARTHQUAKES AND VULCANIC ERUPTIONS Describe the changes on the Earth’s surface as a result of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions S6ES - IVa - 1 _________________________________ Lecture Notes: Changes on the Earth's Surface due to Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions Introduction: - Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are natural phenomena that can cause significant changes on the Earth's surface. - They are both related to the movement and activity of tectonic plates, which make up the Earth's crust. - In this lecture, we will explore the effects of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions on the Earth's surface. I. Earthquakes: A. Definition and Causes: - An earthquake is a sudden shaking or trembling of the Earth's surface caused by the release of energy in the Earth's crust. - Most earthquakes occur along plate boundaries where tectonic plates interact. - The main cause of earthquakes is the movement and collision of tect