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Volcanoes
Anything related to volcanoes
Term | Definition |
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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 |