GEOLOGIC

HAZARDS
earthquakes
Earthquakes of varying magnitude occur
every day, all over Earth's surface.
Earthquakes may feel like jolting or rolling at
the Earth's crust and may have multiple
aftershocks that continue after the main
quake.

Earthquakes occur as a result of the

pressure that builds up at the
boundaries of tectonic plates that
move together, apart, or may slide
past each other at fault lines.

volcanic eruptions
Volcanoes are cone-shaped landforms created by
repeated volcanic eruptions. They occur as molten rock
(known as magma) seeps through an opening in Earth's
crust. In addition to lava flows, volcanic eruptions may
also blow ash and gases into the atmosphere.

Volcanoes are often found at plate

boundaries where tectonic plates collide or
move apart. As the plates continue to move
over time, once-active volcanoes may
become dormant.

Landslides
Landslides are classified as the movement of rock, soil, or
debris that falls down a sloped section of land. This can be
caused when the earth becomes weak or fractured by
earthquakes, volcanoes, water such as rainfall and
snowmelt, a loss of vegetation due to drought and/or fire,
or human activity.

Landslides known as topples or falls occur

when large blocks of material separate from
steep cliff.