can an earthquake trigger a volcanic eruption?

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Absolutely! An Earthquake can suddenly open a fissure that was not there before. It is a common cause of sudden eruptions.

2007-12-02 04:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by Rich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It can also cause magma chambers to be compressed, therefore causing them to rise up into the volcanic neck.

2007-12-02 04:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋