Volcanic Earthquake
Volcano earthquakes, distinct from tectonic earthquakes, are tremors caused by activity within the Volcanoes. While less common than tectonic earthquakes, they provide valuable insights into volcanic processes and potential eruptions.
Types of Volcanic Earthquakes |
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Volcano-tectonic (VT) earthquakes |
These shallow earthquakes, similar to tectonic earthquakes, occur due to fracturing of rock caused by stress from magma movement or tectonic forces. |
Long-period (LP) earthquakes |
These low-frequency tremors, lasting from seconds to minutes, are associated with the movement of fluids or the growth of gas bubbles within the magma. |
Effects of Volcanic Earthquake
- Similar to any earthquake, volcanic earthquakes can cause ground shaking, although typically of lower intensity than tectonic earthquakes.
- Earthquakes can sometimes trigger increased volcanic activity, such as tremors, gas emissions, or even eruptions under specific conditions.
Also Read: Volcano Eruption
Earthquakes Types
There are four main four types of earthquakes. They are Tectonic, Volcanic, Collapse, and Explosion. The horseshoe-shaped zone surrounding the Pacific Ocean has many subduction zones and is responsible for about 90% of the world’s major earthquakes countries like Japan, Indonesia, Chile, and the Philippines are located along this zone. Earthquake is a natural phenomenon. An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the earth’s surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates. Tectonic plates are large, rigid pieces of the Earth’s crust.
In this article, we will look into the meaning, types, causes, and effects of different types of earthquakes. Let’s start.
Table of Content
- What is an Earthquake?
- Types of Earthquakes
- Tectonic Earthquake
- Volcanic Earthquake
- Collapse Earthquake
- Explosion Earthquake
- Method of Triangulation to Detect the Center of the Earthquake
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