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Volcanoes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Volcano | A structure that forms in Earth's crust when magma reaches Earth's surface. |
| Magma | A molten mixture of rock-forming substances, located underground. |
| Lava | This is what magma is called once it reaches the surface. |
| Hot Spot | An area where lava frequently erupts at the surface |
| Convergent Boundaries | A location where two or more of Earth's tectonic plates move toward each other and collide |
| Divergent Boundaries | A tectonic plates boundary where two plates move apart from each other. |
| Composite Volcano | A tall, cone-shaped mountain formed by ALTERNATING LAYERS of lava, ash and rocks |
| Stratovolcano | This is another name for a Composite Volcano |
| Dormant Volcano | A "sleeping volcano" that poses little threat |
| Volcanologist | |
| Seismograph | |
| Spectrometer | |
| Mid-Ocean Ridge |