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Harsh LodhaAIR 261· 2023

Question 5Briefly discuss and explainGS1GS1

Briefly discuss the role of plate tectonics theory in explaining the location of volcanoes. Also, explain the multifarious impacts of volcanoes on the surrounding regions.

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Introduction

Plate Tectonics Theory was given by Arthur D. Ross to justify movements in earth crust and other phenomenous like volcanoes, etc.

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Role in explaining location of volcanoes:

1Pacific Ring of Fire; most tectonically sensitive zone and 90% of world cyclones occur in this region (NE Asia, etc → Nazca plate & others)
2North West Mediterranean region; tectonically active due to European plate movements → huge volcanoes in Italy, etc. (Mt Stromboli, etc.)

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Harsh Lodha

AIR 2612023

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Topic

Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Important Geophysical Phenomena

Volcanic activity and plate tectonics

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