A new volcanic arc forms at the site of the easternmost transform, and many complications develop in SE Asia (Philippines, etc.) because of transforms turning into arcs, and various subduction-flips as thick (plateau-type) ocean crust refuses to subduct. A new subduction zone develops north of Australia.
Transcript of Causes and Effects of European Exploration in America. Some basic effects of Europeans coming to North America are that the Native Americans caught new diseases which included smallpox, influenza, measles, and chicken pox. Explorers used superior fire power, like single shot muskets, to conquer natives.
This produces economic effects around the globe. Other impacts of a La NiÃ±a episode can include the loss of infrastructure, such as power and water, of possessions such as cars and boats, and of housing that must be re-built after flooding, cyclones, hurricanes and bushfires.