Question

Which of the following events resulted in stretching of the crust such that the GPS receivers or markers move further apart? Hint: draw a sketch for each scenario and listen to Kyle’s story... or imagine dipping a balloon in pancake batter and then inflating and deflating it. Will cracks form in the batter coating as the balloon expands or as the balloon empties?

Answer 1

Answer:

D. The filling and swelling of the magma chambers below the crater on the island of hawaii.

Explanation:

• The magma chambers is a large pool of liquid rocks that are found beneath the surface of the earth and such a chamber is formed under great pressure and this pressure gradually fractures the rocks around it.