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How are earthquakes more dangerous then volcanos?

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an earthquake can cause more damage than a volcano because it has a high magnitude. the higher the magnitude the bigger the earthquake.

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Which is more dangerous earthquakes or volcanos?
Earthquakes because you cant avoid it and you can avoid a volcano
Which is more dangerous volcanoes or earthquakes?
Volcanoes are more dangerous due to the volcanic ash that can travel to the atmosphere and cause strange weather patterns and can even kill crops causing some people to starve
Are volcanos more dangerous than earthquakes?
In terms of human deaths accountable to each, earthquakes are way ahead.
Do you think earthquakes or volcanoes are more dangerous?
are you asking which is more dangerous because if so volcano's are very dangerous but they don't happen as often as earthquake's. earthquakes would be more dangerous because they happen very often...
Are volcanoes more dangerous than tsunamis and earthquakes?
Tsunamis are