Convergent boundaries play an important role in earthquakes and volcanoes because of how tectonic plates interact.
Earthquakes: About 90% of all earthquakes happen at these boundaries. The Pacific Ring of Fire is especially known for its high activity.
Volcanic Eruptions: Around 75% of the world's volcanoes are located at convergent boundaries.
When tectonic plates push against each other, they create a lot of pressure. This pressure often causes powerful earthquakes with magnitudes greater than 7.0 on the Richter scale. It can also lead to explosive volcanic eruptions.
Convergent boundaries play an important role in earthquakes and volcanoes because of how tectonic plates interact.
Earthquakes: About 90% of all earthquakes happen at these boundaries. The Pacific Ring of Fire is especially known for its high activity.
Volcanic Eruptions: Around 75% of the world's volcanoes are located at convergent boundaries.
When tectonic plates push against each other, they create a lot of pressure. This pressure often causes powerful earthquakes with magnitudes greater than 7.0 on the Richter scale. It can also lead to explosive volcanic eruptions.