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Chapter 13
Volcano Science Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define volcanism. | any activity that includes the movement of magma towards or onto Earth's surface |
| Name at least two tectonic settings which are major volcanic zones. | boundaries of tectonic plates, mid-ocean ridges, subduction zones |
| What forms when oceanic lithosphere subducts beneath oceanic lithosphere? | a island arc |
| What island is cut by a fissure breaking it into two parts? | Iceland |
| Describe a hot spot. | a volcanically active area of Earth's surface, commonly far from a tectonic plate boundary |
| Describe a quiet eruption. | produced by mafic lava, a runny lava with low viscosity and few trapped gases |
| Describe an explosive eruption. | produced by felsic magma, a sticky lava with high viscosity and a high amount of trapped gases |
| What type of eruption was the Mount St. Helens? | explosive |
| Define pyroclastic material. | fragments of rock that form during a volcanic eruption |
| List 5 types of pyroclastic material. | volcanic ash, dust, blocks, bombs, and lapilli |