(frequently asked questions)
1) What is the relationship between active volcanoes and locations of the tectonic plates? What is the relationship to earthquakes?
1) Our Answer - Active volcanoes are usually near where tectonic plates are moving apart or gathering. Earthquakes happen near plates because of their movements.
2)How do the locations of the earthquakes relate to the location of the tectonic boundaries?
2) Our Answer - It moves the crust apart or together, causing earthquakes. The crust is spreading apart, so the magma and convection currents cause them.
3) Has an earthquake ever happened it your area? How can you use this information relate to those in the tectonic area?
3) Our Answer - In our area, Chimacum in Washington State, we had an earthquake in 2001, about 6.8. It relates to the Juan de Fuca Plate near upper Washington.