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Geological hazards

  • VolcanoA vent in the crust of Earth allows hot lava, volcanic ash, and gases to escape from a magma chamber below the surface. Most volcanoes form where tectonic…
  • EarthquakeThe shaking of the Earth's surface resulting from a sudden release of energy in the lithosphere creates seismic waves. This phenomenon is known as an…