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Volcano is a place on the earth’s surface (or any other planet) where molten rock and gases are erupted. or hill or mountain built up by the eruption of molten rock.Volcanic eruptions are caused by magma (a mixture of liquid rock, crystals, and dissolved gas) expelled onto the Earth’s surface. Basaltic magmas tend … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> : Types, distribution and their impact:- Earthquake:- The study of seismic waves provides a complete picture of the layered interior. An earthquake in simple words is shaking of the earth. It is a natural event. It is caused due to release of energy, which generates waves … Read more
Earthquakes and INFRASTRUCTURE, and it can also cause landslides and liquefaction. Tsunamis, which are large waves caused by earthquakes, can also cause widespread damage. Volcanoes are formed when magma, or molten rock, rises to the surface of the Earth. Magma can rise to the surface through cracks in the Earth’s crust, or it can erupt … Read more
Most of the knowledge we have about Earth’s deep interior comes from the fact that seismic waves penetrate the Earth and are recorded on the other side. Earthquake ray paths and arrival times are more complex than illustrated in the animations, because velocity in the Earth does not simply increase with depth. Velocities generally … Read more
Volcanic Lakes: Jewels of the Earth’s Fiery Past Volcanic lakes, shimmering oases nestled within the craters and calderas of extinct or dormant volcanoes, are captivating natural wonders. These bodies of water, born from the fiery crucible of volcanic activity, hold a unique allure, captivating both scientists and adventurers alike. Their formation, characteristics, and ecological significance … Read more
Extinct Volcanoes: Silent Giants of the Past Volcanoes, with their fiery eruptions and awe-inspiring landscapes, have captivated human imagination for millennia. While active volcanoes continue to shape our planet and inspire both fear and fascination, there exists a vast population of dormant and extinct volcanoes, silent giants that hold secrets of Earth’s fiery past. This … Read more
The Fiery Symphony of Earth: A Comprehensive Guide to Types of Volcanoes Volcanoes, those majestic and awe-inspiring geological formations, are a testament to the dynamic and ever-changing nature of our planet. They are windows into the Earth’s fiery underbelly, where molten rock, ash, and gases erupt onto the surface, shaping landscapes and influencing life itself. … Read more
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The Earth’s Fury: A Look at Earthquakes and Volcanoes The Earth, our seemingly stable home, is a dynamic and restless planet. Beneath its surface, immense forces are constantly at play, shaping landscapes and unleashing powerful natural phenomena. Among these, earthquakes and volcanoes stand out as dramatic reminders of the planet’s raw power. These events, while … Read more