#8 Volcanoes

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OK, so Hot Spots and Subduction lead to EARTHQUAKES and VOLCANOES

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OK, so Hot Spots and Subduction lead to EARTHQUAKES and VOLCANOES

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EARTHQUAKES also occur at TRANSFORM Boundaries, and EARTHQUAKES cause

TSUNAMIS, but more on that later...

Right now, let’s focus on VOLCANOS

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CALDERAS

When Volcanoes erupt, the magma

chamber may empty causing the Volcano to collapse upon

itself.

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CRATER LAKE in Oregon is a Volcanic Caldera

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Mt. Saint HelensA Cascade Range volcano that erupted in

1980. Before...and After...

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Mt. Saint Helens NOW