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A constructive plate margin occurs where two or more plates move apart from each other. Convection currents within the earths mantle force magma upwards towards the Lithosphere, this melts the rock in the up...

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As water flows over underlying rocks, it erodes softer rock much faster than harder rock. This creates a small step in the stream or river. Explaining the formation of waterfalls As water flows over underlyi...

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Magnitude - an earthquake higher up the richter scale is more potent so more likely to cause economic damage and a higher death/ injury toll Location - a natural disaster is defined as the overlapping of a n...