In Geology class, This week we explored in depth of Plates and how they effect our environment. Plate tectonics are responsible for disasters like earthquakes and volcanoes. Tectonics are known for geological processes/natural hazards that cause havoc for the outer part of the earth, known as the Lithosphere. The lithospheric plates/tectonic plates move due to the bottom layer (Asthenosphere) being extremely hot and it's liquid consistency allows for the plates to move.
In Cuba, The Mao below shows how Cuba resides in the North American Plate and is close to the Caribbean Plate.
Cuba is lucky enough to not have any volcanoes however, Earthquake activity is the potential harm if you live in Cuba. As stated in our class week 2 summary there is a correlation between plate boundaries and earthquakes /volcanoes. From looking at the NOAA Map, you can infer that Cuba is close but far enough to a boundary that it doesn't have volcanoes only Earthquakes and that is what has saved Cuba from witnessing a volcanic eruption natural disaster.
Citations: https://www.britannica.com/science/asthenosphere
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/lithosphere?s=t
Nice research and explanation [and map]. Yes, next week, you'll explore where those earthquakes are located and see if that information makes sense to you, now that you know where the plate boundaries are.
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