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Science Volcano
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Volcano | any place where gas, ash, or melted rock comes out of the ground |
| Magma | melted rock thast is formed beneath Earth's surface |
| Lava | magma or melted rock that has reached the Earth's surface |
| Vent | The opening of a volcano |
| Viscosity | The resistance of a liquid material to flow |
| Pyroclaasteic Materials | Hot ash and bit of rock ejected from a material |
| Tectonic Plates | Giant sections of the Earth's crust |
| Hot Spot | A location where hot mantle rises through Earth's layers |