Reply #86: Global warming triggering and enhancing volcanic and seismic activity

[BrightKnight]

Increasing the temperature of the earth's crust might trigger and increase the prevalence of seismic and volcanic activity. Higher temperatures usually cause increased volatility. Heating something will cause it to expand. Perhaps global warming played a roll in triggering the Tsunami.

Substantial changes to weather patterns would result in different patterns of warm and cold. Parts of the crust would certainly expand and contract in response.

Perhaps the ring of fire will explode in a "cycle" of increased activity.