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11/08/2010

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Two ways rocks can be formed
Definition
may not be made up of materials (volcanic glass)

may contain organic material (coal)
Term
Rocks definition
Definition
any naturally occurring, nonliving, firm and coherent aggregate masses of solid matter
Term
Igneous rock
Definition
formed by consolidation of magma, crystallization
Term
sedimentary rock
Definition
formed by chemical preceipitation or deposition of materials in suspended water
Term
metamorphic rock
Definition
formed from igneous or sedimentary rocks that are changed by heat and pressure (depth)
Term
sedimentary rock seismic velocity?
Definition
sedimentary rocks have very low seismic velocity
Term
what will happen if you have a house on sedimentary rock during an earthquake?
Definition
there will be LOTS of damage
Term
what do metamorphic rocks act as?
Definition
metamorphic rocks act as temperature readers and pressure readers during plate collisions.
Term
as you go down into depth, what happens to the way you melt things?
Definition
as you go down in depth, you can melt things at a lower temperature and at a higher pressure.
Term
sedimentary rocks are made up of what?
Definition
bits and pieces of other kinds of rocks.
Term
two kinds of sedimentary rocks. they are classic and chemical. what are the characteristics of these two?
Definition
1) classic: are broken bits of rocks.
Think: hiking in mountatins, you see sand in a stream. That sand is bits and pieces.

2) chemical sediments: dissolved in fluids. When fluid evaporates the sediments remain. Think: SALT
Term
Lithification
Definition
sand combines to create a sand stone. this is sedimentary rocks.
Term
Permeable rocks
Definition
fluid can flow through this kind of sedimentary rock.
If they are permeable then its easy to recover oil and gas
Term
What kind of rocks are key to finding oil and gas?
Definition
sedimentary rocks
Term
what is the most shallow kind of rock?
Definition
sedimentary rocks. they are about 3.5 km
Term
is pourous and permeable the same thing?
Definition
NO
Term
What kind of rocks are important to volcanoes?
Definition
Igneous rocks
Term
how are igneous rocks formed?
Definition
they are formed from silicate material
Term
What are the two ways Igneous Rocks cool?
Definition
1) come to the surface and cool (extrusive)
extrusive cools faster
2) magma cools at depth (intrusive)
Term
Where does crystalization occur?
Definition
intrusive cooling. the slower the rock cools, the better environment for crystal growth.
Term
Batholith
Definition
the resource at depth. the raw magmic material
Term
dykes
Definition
fingers of magma that make their way to the surface
Term
does magma move horizontally or vertically?
Definition
horizontally
Term
What kind of magma do you get with oceanic plumes?
Definition
basalt
Term
what kind of magma do you get with continental?
Definition
rhyolite
Term
What kind of volcanoes accompany the ring of fire and why?
Definition
Andesitic volcanoes accompany the Ring of Fire because they sit on subduction zones
Term
What is the most common type of magma on Earth?
Definition
basaltic
Term
Basalt Magma characteristics
Definition
Least amount of slilica
Least viscus
Highest temperature to melt
Not a lot of gas when you get to the surface
So magma flowwwss out onto surface instead of exploding
Term
Andesitic amount of silica
Definition
has intermediate amount of silica. Is the second after basaltic
Term
What kind of magma has the MOST amount of silica?
Definition
granitic
Term
Characteristics of Granitic magma
Definition
MOST amount of silica
Most explosive
More trapped gas
Forms most pyroclasts
Greatest amount of viscosity
Most explosive
Term
pyroclastic flow
Definition
little bits and pieces of stuff that explodes
Term
shield volcano characteristics
Definition
Great horizontal extent and modest hight
Associated with basaltic eruptions
When magma comes to surface, it flows a long way before it cools
Like Hawaii
Typical of plumes in oceanic eruptions
IS THE LEAST VISCUS
IS THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE THAT COMES OUT OF EARTHS SURFACE
Term
Strato Volcano Characteristics
Definition
Lot of hight but very narrow
Magma does not flow far away from location point
Andesitic
Subduction zones
Mt. St. Helens
Higher viscosity andesite
Explosive nature
Now when magma gets to surface, more trapped sulfer dioxide, carbon dioxide and water vapor.
Pyroclasts occur
Some magma
Lower temperature than basalt
More peak*
More explosive*
Term
Caldera
Definition
craters that accompany BIG volcanic eruptions
Term
Lava drome etc. are made of pyroclasts (on slide)
Definition
Term
Where is ridge volcanism primarily?
Definition
under water
Term
gabbro
Definition
Intrusive volcanic rocks that solidified before they made it to the surface
Term
HAWAII volcano characteristics
Definition
Driven by a hotspot in the upper mantle
A single point rather than a whole ridge of spreading
When gets to surface, low silicate content and low water content
Can watch magma move
Low viscocity basalt material
Flow a long ways
Is a shield volcano
Hot spot is located 60 km below surface
Plume comes up through the mantle
In most cases, a secondary magma chamber occurs very close to the surface. About 5 km close to surface.
Magma chamber fills and explosion happens
Shield upon shield is the way we build hawaiin islands
Term
what kind of volcano is hawaii?
Definition
shield
Term
what are the two main differences between Strata volcanoes and shield volcanoes
Definition
more peak
more explosive
Term
Lahar
Definition
mixed slurry of water and things that come raging down mountain at 100 mph. **important hazard
Term
Hawaiian volcanism vs. cascade volcanism
Definition
Intraplate. Within the plate. Hotspot (Hawaii)

Magma comes from the geography of the sub-ducting plate (cascade)
Term
Risk
Definition
exposure of people, structure and systems to a hazard.
Term
What kind of motion occured at Loma Prieda earthquake?
Definition
horizontal and vertical motion. It was mostly horizontal motion...about eight feet of horizontal motion
Term
How deep was the Loma Prieda earthquake?
Definition
about eleven miles deep
Term
What magnitude was the loma prieda earthquake?
Definition
7.1 which is moderate size
Term
In what why can we use gaps in seismicity?
Definition
we can use gaps in seismicity to help us understand where an earthquake will occur
Term
Why was there so much motion near the bay area during the loma prieda quake?
Definition
There is water, sand and sediments. Liquefaction occurs! Geology is different up there. Mud, sediments, and loose material. Seismic waves will slow down their velocity ****
Term
What was one secondary effect of the loma prieda quake?
Definition
FIAAAAA!!!!
Term
Earthquake hazards
Definition
ground shaking
differential ground settlement
land and mud slides
liquification
avalanches
displacement along fault at surface
tsunami
floods
fires
structrual collaps
toxic contamination
falling objects
Term
where was most of the damage after the Point Loma earthquake?
Definition
San Fransisco
Term
rate of aftershocks
Definition
when event occured, we got seventy earthquakes an hour. Within four days, we got ten earthquakes in an hour
Term
What was some of the reasons why the feeways collapsed after the Loma Prieda Earthquake?
Definition
Freeways did not use springs on freeways
No wrapping on freeways
Term
what should the water and gas lines have been in regards to strength?
Definition
they should have been more flexible.
Term
what should the water and gas lines have been in regards to strength?
Definition
they should have been more flexible.
Term
What was important in regards to steel on the freeway?
Definition
Tying steel together on the freeway is IMPORTANTE
Term
Can you change a building after it has already been built?
Definition
Yes, it is called retrofitting
Term
Least silicate magma to most silicate magma
Definition
basalt--andesite--rhyolite
Term
Basalt location
Definition
mantle
Term
Andesite composed of...
Definition
melted oceanic crust plus water
Term
Rhyolite composed of...
Definition
melted continental crust
Term
Which of basalt, andesite and ryholite has a higher melting temperature?
Definition
BASALT BITCH
Term
Ocean Hot spots are what kind of magma formation?
Definition
Basalt
Term
What kind of magma composition is the hot spots under continents?
Definition
rhyolite randy!
Term
Where does oceanic crust melt?
Definition
at subduction zones
Term
What happens when you add water to magma? why?
Definition
it makes it more EXPLOOOSIIIIVVE because it gas more GAASSSS
Term
What happens when magma interacts with ground water?
Definition
it will be charged with gas
Term
Describe magma with high viscocity:
Definition
bubbles are unable to escape. So the energy stays in the magma. High viscocity=high explosive eruption
Term
LOW viscocity characteristics
Definition
gasses stream out and quiet flows and lava foundations.
Term
what happens to polarization (linkage of atoms) as temperature decreases?
Definition
temperature decreases!
Term
what happens to polarization (linkage of atoms) as temperature decreases?
Definition
temperature decreases!
Term
low silica means what kind of viscocity?
Definition
low viscocity
Term
high silica means what kind of viscocity?
Definition
high viscocity
Term
Fractional melting
Definition
as we melt material, different kinds of risiduals come off of that material
Term
the most maphic material can melt to form what?
Definition
SALT shake it like a salt shaker.
Term
what are three controlling factors of volcanic activity?
Definition
viscocity
gas content
composition
Term
What is an example of something with low viscoity?
Definition
water
Term
example of something with high viscocity?
Definition
syrup
Term
What are some observations in regards to basalts and fractional melting?
Definition
Ocean & Continental crus randomly distrubuted

mantle is the source and little gas
Term
Some ovservations in regards to fractional melting and andesites?
Definition
Ocean and continental crust ALWAYS near subduction zones.
Mantle source
Melting of subducting oceanic crust
SEAWATER supplies source of gas
Term
Rhyolite observationis in regards to fractional melting in regards to ryolite
Definition
continental crust only
melting of conintental crust
gas from FLUIDS IN CRUST
Term
How much trapped gas does basalt have?
Definition
it has little trapped gas
Term
how much trapped gas do andesited have and where is it from>?
Definition
have little trapped gas, but it is FROM SEA WATER
Term
Can Rhyolite pick up fluid?
Definition
YES
Term
Which is more explosive: basalt, andesite or rhyolite? why?
Definition
andesite and rhyolite because they are more viscus and have more trapped fluid mixed with gas.
Term
LAVA definition
Definition
lave is magma that flows onto the surface
Term
pyroclasts definition
Definition
broken bits of magma thrown out of volcanoe by escaping gas.
Term
what are two types of pyroclasts and what are their characteristics?
Definition
TEPHRA: unconsolidated
PHYROCLASTIC ROCK: consolidated or cemented
Term
types of gas?
Definition
water vapor
carbon dioxide
sulfur
Term
what are the important magmatic materials?
Definition
lava
phyroclasts
gas
intrusions
Term
How does basalt move?
Definition
Basalt moves in large horizontal direction rapidly when at the surface. should look vroad and not very tall
Term
how does andesite and rhyolite move when at the surface?
Definition
does not move very far from the volcano
Term
what kind of volcanoes do andesidic and rhyolitic eruptions form>?
Definition
verrry steep volcanoes
Term
What can rhyolitic volcanoes create?why?
Definition
rhyolitic volcanoes can create craters because they have a ton of gas
Term
how can super volcoes effect the earth?
Definition
they can cause the earth to be winter for TWO YEARS. does not happen very often....obviouslyyyy
Term
are tephra and pyroclastic rocks hazerdous?
Definition
YES
Term
Name tow extrusive lava properties and their characteristics?
Definition
AA: high viscocity lava. does not flow far or fast.

Pahoehoe: hot, fluid lava. Outside is cooled first and inside is cooled later. LOW VISCOCITY. moves fast.
Term
how are cinder cones formed?
Definition
if the material is unconsolidate. is NOT long term.
Term
what are wielded tufts?
Definition
when pyroclasts are hot enoughm, they link together to form wielded tufts
Term
take this slide to look at the intrusive magma slide located on: magma and pyroclasts lecture
Definition
Term
Tectonic settings of magmatism
Definition
spreading centers
subduction zones
intraplate volcanism
Term
What does temperature do as we move into the earth's interior
Definition
temperature increases as we move into the earths interior
Term
for a 35 km thick crust, how much would it be at the base of the crust?
Definition
700-1050 degrees celcius
Term
at the base of the crust, how how it is it?
Definition
1000 degrees
Term
why is the gradient important?
Definition
the gradient drives the magma
Term
what is the velocity of seismic waves dependent on?
Definition
temperature
Term
what happens when you get close to melting pressure?
Definition
velocity of propagation will decrease
Term
there is a wide range of temperatures in the mantle
Definition
just know it
Term
what kind of magma is yellowstone?
Definition
rhyloite
Term
what kind of magma is the simplist silicate but melts at the highest temperature?
Definition
basalt bitch
Term
why is temperature important
Definition
temperature is important because it tell us how to move from one igneous rock to another. partial melting
Term
on the graph reading "the effects of pressure" what is everything less than 1,000?
Definition
everything less than 1,000 is a solid
Term
in the "effects of pressure" slide what is everything over 13,000?
Definition
everything over 13,000 is a liquid
Term
what is the line between mixture and liquid called?
Definition
liquidus
Term
what is the line between solid and mixture called?"
Definition
solidus
Term
how can you change the way a material goes from solid to liquid?
Definition
change the DEPTH and PRESSURE
Term
how can you change the way a material goes from solid to liquid?
Definition
change the DEPTH and PRESSURE
Term
Pressure tries to keep material what?
Definition
pressure tries to keep it solid
Term
does pressure slow down or speed up melting process?
Definition
pressure slows down the melting proccess
Term
what magma melts at the coolest temperature?
Definition
rhyolite
Term
Quantification of Eruption Size
Definition
Visual Appearance
Magnitude
Dispersive Power
Intensity
Volcanic Explosivity Index
Term
What kind of magma accompanys Hawaiian activity
Definition
basalt
Term
what kind of temperatures does hawaii have?
Definition
HIGHEST temperatures
Term
what kind of viscosity does hawaii have?"
Definition
it has the lowest viscocity because it's BASALT BITCH!
Term
what kind of explosiveness is Hawaii?
Definition
hawaii is the mildest explosion
Term
what kind of VELOCITY (not viscocity) does hawaii have?
Definition
hawaii has the lowest velocity because it is basaltic. it also has low viscocity
Term
How high would an eruption like hawaii go?
Definition
100's of meters into the air
Term
VOG definition
Definition
mixture of sulfor dioxide with water
Term
how much volitales does hawaii have?
Definition
hawaii has very little gas. less than 1% by weight
Term
what is the difference between strombolian activity and hawaiian activity
Definition
strompolian has WAY MORE trapped gas (pizza steam) than hawaiian. Strombolian has a high amount of pressure gas
Term
Does strombolian activity last long?
Definition
no, strombolian activity does not last very long
Term
Is Strombolian activity primarily basaltic, andelitic, or rhyolite?
Definition
strombolian activity is primarily basaltic. but it has much more trapped gas then the hawaiian
Term
In regards to both viscosity and velocity, how does a strombolian volcano behave?
Definition
the velocity is 20-80 m/s
it has LOW viscocity because it is primarily basaltic
Term
how many volitales does strombolian activity have?
Definition
10- 30% by weight. which is about ten times more than Hawaiian activity
Term
how far does strombolian activity go up into the air?
Definition
a kilometer
Term
Volcanian activity occurs on subduction zones
Definition
just know it
Term
what kind of magma comes out of volcanian activity?
Definition
ANDESITIC ANDY
Term
how short/long are the explosions in volcanian activity?
Definition
brief explosions
Term
how high is the volcanian eruptive column?
Definition
10-20 km
Term
what kind of viscocity is volcanian activity>?
Definition
intermediate viscocity
Term
what kind of materials is blasted out of volcanian material?
Definition
LOTS OF TEPHRA
Term
what is the velocity of Volcanian Activity
Definition
100's m/s
Term
What happens to the oceanic crust with volcanian activity
Definition
volcanian activity has melting oceanic crust.
Term
what is the primary source the trapped gas in volcanian activity?
Definition
water that gets subducted
Term
why is there trapped gas in volcanian activity?
Definition
because of the intermediate viscocity
Term
Sub-plinian or Vesuvian Activity. what kind of magma?
Definition
dacitic and rhyolitic
Term
what kind of eruptions occur in sub-plinian or vesuvian activity?
Definition
sustained eruptions
Term
Direct effects of volcanoes
Definition
eruption clouds, shock waves fromt eh eruption blast, lava and pyroclastic vlows and volcanic gases
Term
indirect effects of volcanoes
Definition
lahars, flooding, tsunamis, post-eruption starvation (?) random
Term
tephra
Definition
rock fragments that are blasted into the air. made up of either bombs or ash
Term
sub-plinian or vesuvian activity. what kind of magma is it?
Definition
dacitic and rhyolitic
Term
what kind of eruptions does the sub-plinian or vesuvian activity have?
Definition
sustained eruptions
Term
how far does sub-plinian or vesuvian activity explode?
Definition
20 km in height
Term
Does sub-plinian or vesuvian activity have low, moderate, or high visocity?
Definition
HIGH VISCOCITY
M=4???
Term
does plinian activity have low, moderate, or high viscocity? what is the magnitude?
Definition
HIGH
magnitude is GREATER THAN FOUR
Term
what else can plinian activity cause?
Definition
plinian activity can cause calderas
Term
do all volcanoes erupt in the same way?
Definition
no
Term
Mt. Vesuvius erupted in two forms of activity. what were they?
Definition
plinian and sub-plinian
Term
how far up do materials go in plinian activity?
Definition
35 km up up up into the air. i'll be up up and away up up and away
Term
What is the largest of all the eruptions?
Definition
ULTRAPLINIAN (dramatic music plays)
Term
ultraplinarian volcanoes are associated with what?
Definition
hot spots
Term
how does ultraplinarian volcano activity effect the earth's temperature?
Definition
it cools it down down down down baby are you down down down down
Term
Magnitude definition
Definition
log of mass of the material ejected from the volcano
Term
What kind of magma eruptions last the longest?
Definition
Basaltic eruption last teh longes
Term
Bigger the earthquake, bigger the seismic waves
Definition
just know it foo
Term
Take this oportunity to look at the VEI slide located in "eruption size" lecture. know the differences
Definition
Term
dispersive power definition
Definition
area covered by tephra fall
Term
risk
Definition
the exposure of people, structures and systems to a hazard.
Term
How can we identify areas most likely to be affected by geologic hazards? such as what?
Definition
by looking at the history. we can look at recurrence intervals also helps.
Term
the shape and explosive nature of these volcanoes is a direct result of what?
Definition
the magma's chemical content
Term
magma high silica is also high in viscocity which means....
Definition
IT DOES NOT FLOW EASILY. think syrup
Term
stratovolcanoes are all located over...
Definition
subduction zones
Term
water vapor and other gases in magma building pressure and thus being released explosivly is characteristic of what kind of volcano?
Definition
Stratovolcanoes, which are located above subduction zones
Term
no single feature describes the size of a volcanic eruption. t/f?
Definition
TRUE
Term
What do scientisis use to compare the energy of eruptions?
Definition
VEI (volcanic explosivity index)
Term
what factors are calculated into the VEI
Definition
height of plume
distance ejected materials traveled
duration of blast
volume of material speed
Term
a VEI distance of one represents a difference in envergy of how many?
Definition
ten
Term
which is more capable of affecting larger areas of people: volcanoes or earthquakes?
Definition
VOLCANOES
Term
when heavy ashfall falls onto buildings, what can happen?
Definition
THEY CAN COLLAPSE
Term
As magma rises toward the surface, what happens to the pressure?
Definition
it decreases
Term
magmas with high scilica content are more or less explosive?
Definition
MORE MOFO
Term
Much of the gas released by volcanoes is what?
Definition
water vapor
Term
when is most water vapor produced?
Definition
when the magma comes in contact with groudnwater
Term
Caldera definition
Definition
a caldera is a large depression at the sumit of a volcano and is formed when magma erups or withdraws from a subsurface resavoir. this causes the overlying rock to collapse.
Term
types of igneous rocks
Definition
Mafic
Intermediate
Felsic
Term
Mafic igneous rock is makes up what kind of magma when it is cooled extrusively? intrusively? how much silica does it have?
Definition
extrusively: basalt
intrusively: gabbro
silica: 50%
Term
What kind of magma is formed from intermediate rocks when it is cooled extrusively? intrusively? what about the silica?
Definition
extrusive: andesite
intrusive: dorite
silica: 60%
Term
What kind of magma is formed by Felsic rock when it is cooled extrusively? intrusively? silica?
Definition
extrusive: Rhyolite
Intrusive: Granite
silica: 70%
Term
Igneous rocks are made up of what?
Definition
crystalized magma
Term
sedimentary rock is made up of what?
Definition
lithification of sediments and weathered rocks
Term
metamorphic rock changes rock using what?
Definition
pressure and temperature
Term
Basaltic Volcanism is associated with what kind of plate tectonics
Definition
hot spots and ocean ridges
Term
Andesitic volcanism is associated with what kind of plate tectonics?
Definition
subduction suckaaaa
Term
rhyolite is associated with what kind of plate tectonics?
Definition
contenintal volcansim
Term
what is basalts source?
Definition
melting mantle
Term
what is andesites source?
Definition
meltding oceanic crust
Term
what is rhyolites source?
Definition
melting coninental crust
Term
what kind of volcanic activity occurs at speading centers? what kind of boundary? what happens to the mantle when it melts? example?
Definition
divergent boundary
when it melts, it forms basalt
mid-atlantic ridge is an example
Term
what kind of boundaries accompany subduction zones? what kind of volcanic activity accompanies subduction zones>?example?
Definition
ocean-ocean and ocean-continent boundary
stratovolcanoes and calderas
granic bioliths
ex: cascade range
Term
is intraplate setting near plate boundaries?
Definition
no
Term
what kind of melting occurs in intraplate setting
Definition
melting of either mantle or continental crust
Term
in intraplate plate volcanism, isolated shield volcanoes and calderas overlay what?
Definition
shield volcanoes and calderas overlay mantle plumes (hot spots)
Term
depending on the composition of host plate, what kind of volcanic activity occurs in intraplate?
Definition
both passive and violent activity
Term
examples of intraplate volcanism?
Definition
hawaii and yellowstone
Term
average temperature of gradients?
Definition
20-30 degrees C/km
Term
for a 35 km thick crust, what is the temperature of the base of the crust
Definition
700-1500 degrees C
Term
temp. of basalt?*
Definition
1000-1250 degrees C
Term
Andesite temperature
Definition
950-1200 C
Term
Rhyolite temp?
Definition
700-900 degrees C
Term
how much damage was there after loma prieda earthquake?
Definition
more than 6 BBBillion
Term
how many people died in loma prieda quake
Definition
sixty two
Term
Safety tips in being ready for an earthquake
Definition
no objects on high shelves
know how to turn off gas, electricity and water

fasten heavy items to building
flashlight radio, etc.
know cpr
Term
what should/shouldn't do during and earthquake
Definition
indoors: stand against wall
under table
stand AWAY from windows
OUTDOORS: stay in the open
stay away from overhead objects and electrical wires
stop car away from overpasses
no candles
Term
quakes are large waves that will subside in how long
Definition
less than a minute
Term
AFter a quake, what should you do
Definition
first aid
check electric, gas and water lines
shut off anything questionable
use radio
move out of damaged buildings
beweare of overhead hazard
expect aftershocks for many days
be prepared with food, water, and emergency supplies
Term
ridge volcansism is associated with what?
Definition
underwater and pillow basalts
Term
where is the largest hot spot UNDER A CONTINENT located?
Definition
yellowstone
Term
super volcanoes are located over what?
Definition
hot spots
Term
what is the final stage of plume passage?
Definition
flood basalts
Term
Evidence of thermal effects on yellowstone?
Definition
hot springs, hot geysers, and steam vents
Term
Where is the NA plate drifting?
Definition
the NA plate is drifting 1 inch/year to SW over hot spot
Term
what has happened in the past of yellowstone?
Definition
volcanic eruption and cladera
Term
where was yellowstone 16.5 million years ago?
Definition
beneath N nevada
Term
when and where did yellostone wind up?
Definition
it winded up in Wyoming 2 MMilion years ago
Term
How many times has there been caldera formation since the past 16.5 mmilion years
Definition
100
Term
stages of a plume?
Definition
pre-yellowstone
yellowstone
snake river plane (final stage)
Term
the yellowstone phase of plumes has what characteristics?
Definition
basaltic magma in lower crust
widespread ashful
silic magma upper crust
explosive, caldera forming eruption
Term
After a hot spot passes, what happens to the crust?
Definition
a 300-mile-wide and 1700 food bulge in crust
Term
what happens to the plain when a hot spot passes?
Definition
plain SINKS and fills with flood basalts. it also becomes FERTILE
Term
Grand Tetons are examples of waht?
Definition
normal faulting from regional extension
Term
The Hebgan quake following yellostone eruption had what magnitude and what kind of displacement
Definition
7.5 magnitude
max of 22 feet of vertical displacemetn
Term
Yellostone is an example o
Definition
Term
what are the ingredients for caldera formation?
Definition
magmas and heat source
Term
is there a long time between yellostone effects?
Definition
YES. there is a long time between events
Term
convergent boundries have a lot of what kind of motino
Definition
vertical
Term
how big does an earthquake have to be to generate enough vertical motion to form a tsunami
Definition
above 7.5 M
Term
Largest earthquakes are where?
Definition
large subduction zones
Term
what is the period of tsunamis
Definition
5-10 minutes
Term
tectonic setting and tsunami in sumatra-andaman of 2004
Definition
Many small surrounding plates
india plate subducts under burma microplate at 5 cm/yr
Term
what marks the boundary between the plates of sumatra-andaman island earthquake
Definition
the sunda trench
Term
how much did the fault slip durring the earthquake for sumatra tsunami
Definition
15 m
Term
*how much fault lengh slipped during earthquake of sumatra
Definition
1200 km
Term
what is the amplitude of tsunami waves
Definition
open ocean: a few millimenters to half a meter
Term
tsunami speed depends on what?
Definition
water depth.
deep=fast
shallow=slow
Term
many of the biggest calderas are associated with what?
Definition
hot spots
Term
as depth increases, wave velocity does what?
Definition
indreases
Term
could the impact have been minimized in tsunami at sumatra in 2004
Definition
because seismic waves travel faster than tsunamis, rapidanalysis of seismograms can identify earthquakes likely to cause major tsunamis and predict when waves will arrive. also, deep ocean buoys can verify tsunami
Term
do all earthquakes generate tsunamis?
Definition
NO
Term
how much slower is tsunami waves than seismic waves
Definition
ten times slower
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