Tectonic

Block Mountains

Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Block Mountains: Block mountains are a type of mountain that is formed when two tectonic plates collide. The collision causes the plates to buckle and fold, creating a series of parallel ridges and valleys. Block mountains are typically found in areas where there is a … Read more

Tectonic mountains

Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Tectonic mountains: Mountain range Fold mountain Block mountain Volcanic mountain Horst Graben Rift valley Plateau Dome Basin Suture zone Orogeny Mountain building Continental collision Island arc Trench Accretionary wedge Arc-continent collision Subduction Divergent plate boundary Transform plate boundary Continental rift Continental collision Tectonic mountains are … Read more

Oceanic Mountains

Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Oceanic Mountains: Abyssal hills Abyssal plain Abyssal plateau Guyot Mid-ocean ridge Oceanic plateau Seamount Submarine volcano Trench Oceanic mountains are large features on the ocean floor that rise above the abyssal plain. They can be found in all of the world’s oceans, and they are … Read more

Types of Earthquakes

Here is a list of the types of earthquakes: Tectonic earthquakes are the most common type of earthquake and are caused by the movement of tectonic plates. Volcanic earthquakes are caused by the movement of magma beneath a volcano. Induced earthquakes are caused by human activity, such as the injection of fluids into the ground … Read more