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Convergent plate boundaries and subduction zones
As an oceanic plates collides with another plate, it is subducted and generates volcanism on the overlying plate.
As an oceanic plates collides with another plate, it is subducted and generates volcanism on the overlying plate.
Top 20 quakes in 2016
Several magnitude 7 quakes occurred in 2016 (but none above M8): Papua New Guinea, NZ, Ecuador, Solomon Islands, Sumatra, Chile, Alaska and others - nearly all major earthquakes were located near active subduction zones.
See the top 20 list of largest quakes in 2016 with this map.
Several magnitude 7 quakes occurred in 2016 (but none above M8): Papua New Guinea, NZ, Ecuador, Solomon Islands, Sumatra, Chile, Alaska and others - nearly all major earthquakes were located near active subduction zones.
See the top 20 list of largest quakes in 2016 with this map.
Volcano Calendars
We have published several volcano calendars over the years: usually, we use photos taken by us or our participants during our recent volcano tours and expeditions. A perfect gift if you're a fan of volcanoes!
We have published several volcano calendars over the years: usually, we use photos taken by us or our participants during our recent volcano tours and expeditions. A perfect gift if you're a fan of volcanoes!
Photos from Germany
Germany has a large number of volcanoes - most of them extinct, but the Eifel volcanic field is still potentially active.
Germany has a large number of volcanoes - most of them extinct, but the Eifel volcanic field is still potentially active.
