Earthquakes and volcanoes Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Plate Tectonics & Volcanoes has 15 clues. Answers range from 5 to 11 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

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The snap and slide of rock as energy is released in Earth's crust
The break in Earth's crust where rock on one side can move in relation to rock on the other
The point inside Earth where an earthquake begins
The point on Earth's surface directly above the surface
An instrument that detects earthquake waves
Mountains formed when magma is pushed to the surface and builds up
Volcano with broad, slightly dome shape
Volcano that may erupt many times in a period of more than a million years
Volcano with steep sides
Volcano that erupts for a short period of time
Most are not taller than about 1000 ft.
Volcano formed by a mixture of explosive and nonexplosive eruptions
Formed by nonexplosive eruptions (layer after layer of lava slowly builds up)
Formed from explosive eruptions (ash and rock are thrown out of the vent)
Volcanoes which erode quickly because ash and rock aren't cemented by lava

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