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Volcanoes
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ash | fragments of rocks; fine-grained lava |
| Caldera | a volcanic crater that is formed when a part of the wall of a crater collapses following an explosive eruption |
| Cinder | loose fragments of solidified lava |
| Cinder Cone | characterized by narrow-based and steep slope |
| Crater | a funnel-shaped depression at the top of a volcano formed as a result of explosive eruption |
| Composite Cone | formed from alternate solidification of lava and cinders characterized by large and symmetrical slope |
| Geothermal | heat coming from inside the Earth |
| Lava | magma that has been ejected out of a volcano |
| Magma | molten rock inside the Earth |
| Shield Cone | formed by accumulation of lava resulting in a broad, slightly domed structure that resembles a warrior shield |
| Silica | a compound of Silicon (SiO2) |
| Slope | degree of slant; inclination |
| Summit | peak or highest point |
| Viscosity | the resistance to flow; measurement of how sticky or syrupy of the liquid |
| Volcano | an opening in the Earth's surface where molten rocks, smoke, gases, and ashes are erupted |