Monday, January 1, 2018

2) What are subduction zone volcanoes? Why their study is important? Examine. (150 Words)

1. recent volcano at Bali is an example of subduction zone volcano. when an oceanic plate is pressed against the continental crust (in this example pacific plate is pressed against the continental plate) This allows the magam to flow outside the crust at the subduction zone due to high pressure (this creates heat and weakens the zone)
2. Their study is important because it serves as the model to study othe volcanos of similar types ( for e.g.Japan has 3 plates - their confluence and subduction have caused volcanos in the past)
3. It helps to study the interior structure of earth- direct evidence
4. It helps to study the environement effect of such volcanos - better preparedness can be done in the future
5. It also helps better intergovernmemtal approach (for e.g. Tsunami earlyw arnign centre in Indian ocean came after 2004 tsunami-)

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