Volcanoes are probably the most well-recognized, sensational, and evocative igneous environments there are, but could we

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Volcanoes are probably the most well-recognized, sensational,
and evocative igneous environments there are, but could we ever see
one in Los Angeles? If the 1997
movie Volcano (Links to an external
site.) has anything to say about it, the answer is yes! (See
the official trailer for Volcano below) But, if your Professor has
anything to say about it, the answer is no. In general,
volcanoes are found along specific types of plate boundaries due to
the effects of plate movements along these boundaries. Los
Angeles is located near a plate boundary otherwise known as the San
Andreas Fault. The question is: could a volcano pop up in LA
due to movement along the San Andreas Fault? Professor Melendez
says no and so should you.
Why is it highly
unlikely that a volcano will form and erupt in Los Angeles due to
movement along the San Andreas Fault? To earn full credit, you
must demonstrate your understanding of the connection between plate
tectonics and volcanoes by including the answers to the following
questions in your response: