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Are there volcanoes in California?
Regional SpecificsHow many volcanoes are in California? 20 California contains 20 known volcanoes. While many of these are currently thought to be inactive, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has identified seven volcanoes that exhibit potential signs of risk. These volcanoes are spread throughout the state, from the Oregon border down to San Diego. When was
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What are the layers of the hydrosphere?
Regional SpecificsIt includes the water as clouds and water vapor in the atmosphere, groundwater deep into the Earth, saltwater in the oceans and seas, surface water in rivers, lakes, ice in the polar ice caps and glaciers, and precipitate as rain and snow. What are the 4 parts of the hydrosphere? The hydrosphere is the sum
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What forms at a subduction zone?
Regional SpecificsOceanic trenches are formed at subduction zones. Oceanic plates meet continental plates in the water, so trenches are formed as the oceanic plate goes under the continental plate. These trenches can be very deep if the plate that is subducting (going down) is an older and colder plate.Oceanic trenchesOceanic trenchesOceanic trenches are a feature of
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What is the most dangerous volcano in the Philippines?
Regional SpecificsTaal VolcanoTaal Volcano is the most deadly in the Philippines, killing more than 6,000 in its history. What is the most dangerous volcano in the Philippines and why? The most violent eruption of Mayon volcano, which stretches 8,077 feet above Luzon Island in the Philippines, killed more than 1,200 people in 1814. Why Taal volcano
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Where are folds found?
Regional SpecificsFolds result from the slow deformation of rocks. This happens deep underground where the rocks are under pressure and temperatures are higher. Folded rocks are common in mountain ranges like the Alps, Himalayas and the Scottish Highlands. Where are fold mountains found? Fold mountains are the most common type of mountain in the world. Some
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Are there any volcanoes currently erupting?
Regional SpecificsDetailed statistics are not kept on daily activity, but generally there are around 20 volcanoes actively erupting on any particular day; this is a subset of the normal 40-50 with continuing eruptions.… Volcano Telica Eruption Start Date 2021 Apr 21 Eruption Stop Date 2022 Mar 17 (continuing) Max VEI – WVAR Yes Is there a