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Volcanoes

Question-DefinitionAnswer-Term
A landform built up by solidified molten rock that has come to the earth's surface through a vent from a source of magma deep in the earth. Volcano
Volcano geologist Volcanologist
Magma that has reached the end of the vent and is exposed to the outside of the volcano. Lava
A depression at the top of the cone. Crater
Caused by the explosion of the top of a crater. Caldera
Gaseous Volcanic Emissions Gases in magma, glowing avalanches, super heated water vapor
Volcanic Mudslide Lahar
Liquid Emissions Lava, basaltic
Solid Emissions Pyroclastic material, ash, tephra, cinders, bombs
VEI Volcanic Explosivity Index
Volcano that has been seen to explode recently or in the past. Active
Volcano that is not active, but is not eroded over. Generally still signs of seismic activity. Dormant
Volcano that won't erupt again. (Probably) Extinct
Volcano that erupts every hour. Continuous
Solid lava particles. Ash
Accumulation of ash. Tephra
"Larger ash" Cinders
Blocks of lava that solidify as they fly through the air. Bombs
Forms of solidified lava. Pyroclastic Material
Created by: Hille-Billy
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