GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -These tectonic plates interact with one another because of the Earth’s internal heat. This heat causes movement of material beneath the Earth’s crust and releases energy in the form of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Detailed explanation-2: -If two tectonic plates collide, they form a convergent plate boundary. Usually, one of the converging plates will move beneath the other, a process known as subduction. Deep trenches are features often formed where tectonic plates are being subducted and earthquakes are common at subduction zones as well.

Detailed explanation-3: -About 80% of earthquakes occur where plates are pushed together, called convergent boundaries. Another form of convergent boundary is a collision where two continental plates meet head-on.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are two types of earthquakes: tectonic and volcanic earthquakes. Tectonic earthquakes are produced by sudden movement along faults and plate boundaries. Earthquakes induced by rising lava or magma beneath active volcanoes is called volcanic earthquakes.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Earth’s outer shell is divided into pieces called plates. Most volcanoes, mountains, and earthquakes occur where plates meet. Places where plates meet are called plate boundaries.