Why Do Scientists Study Earthquakes to Predict a Volcanic Eruption

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why do scientists study earthquakes to predict a volcanic eruption?

• A) When magma moves, it causes earthquakes.
• B) Earthquakes break the earth apart and cause magma to appear at the surface.
• C) All big earthquakes are caused by magma erupting.
• D) Groundwater moves before an eruption, causing earthquakes.

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