Erupting Evidence
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ERUPTING EVIDENCE
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The Earths crust is divided into 4 parts.
They are know as tectonic plates.
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These tectonic plates are the reason why earthquakes and tsunamis happen.
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Tectonic Plates are about 62 miles thick and they have 2 different types of material. Oceanic Crust and Continental Crust.
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When a volcano erupts it releases intense force that cause the tectonic plates to have collisions.
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How tectonic plates make a volcano erupt
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When the tectonic plates move they release the magma. Which the magma rises and as it rises the magma builds up gas. Then an explosion happens.
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Tectonic plates are always moving slowly. When friction happens and they stop moving it sends a big wave on the earths crust. Which feels like an earthquake to us.
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How tectonic plates make a tsunami happen
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