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Rishabh ChoudharyAIR 28

Question Q.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 Morgan, Pastor & McIntire based on idea of radioactivity in the earth's interior.

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Main Body

Role in explaining location of volcano:

(A) Volcanoes at plate boundary

by pacific ring of fire

contains over 90% of all volcanoes

(B) Volcanoes at continental - oceanic convergence

e.g., Andes Mountain & Atacama

& Rocky Mountains of America

Impacts in surrounding region

Positive:

(A) Volcanic soil - highly fertile

(B) Mineral resources

(C) Scientific study of earth's interior and volcanism

Negative:

(B) Catastrophic event → disruption of livelihood

(D) Environment pollution by sulfuron nitrogen oxides

(E) Volcanic eruptions & unhabilatable surrounding regions

Studying volcanic eruption in Hawaii and Indonesia can help better understanding.

— Rishabh Choudhary · AIR 28

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Conclusion

Studying volcanic eruption in Hawaii and Indonesia can help better understanding.

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Rishabh Choudhary

AIR 28

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Geophysical Phenomena

Volcanic Activity

Plate Tectonics and Volcanoes

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