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Volcanoes

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What is the opening of the Volcano called? The vent
When lava becomes solid what type of rock is created? Igneoos
What creates the shape of a volcano? Build-up of igneous rock.
Where do volcanoes occur? Divergent boundaries, Convergent boundaries, subduction zones, and hot spots.
What is the area around the Pacific Plate? Ring Of Fire
What are the two types of eruptions? Expolosive and Quite
What are the two things that determine what type of eruption will happen? Amount of water vapor and chemical composition.
What type of eruption do shield volcanoes have. Quiet flowing.
What type of eruption do Composite volcanoes have? Explosive
What type of eruption do Cinder cone volcanoes have? Combination of alternating explosive and flowing eruption.
What does it mean if a volcano is Active? The volcano is currently erupting or soon.
What does it mean if a volcano is Dormant? The volcano is slepping. Has erupted in the past and may erupt again soon.
What does it mean if a volcano is Extinct? The volcano will never erupt again.
What are the three ways to predict an eruptiond? Temperature, Slope, Earthquakes.
What is a good thing that happends after an eruption? Fertile soil.
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