Volcano tectonic earthquake

Volcano tectonic earthquake

A volcano tectonic earthquake is an earthquake induced by a movement of magma. The movement results in pressure changes in the rock around where the magma has experienced stress. At some point, the rock may break or move.

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* [http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/hazards/primer/eq.html Volcanic Earthquakes]


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