Volcanoes

Study volcanic activity and types of volcanoes.

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Volcano

An opening in Earth’s crust through which lava, ash, and gases are expelled.

Crater

The bowl-shaped depression at the top of a volcano.

Shield Volcano

The type of volcano with broad, gently sloping sides built from layers of lava.

Stratovolcano (Composite Volcano)

The type of volcano that is tall, steep, and built from alternating layers of ash and lava.

Magma

The molten rock beneath Earth's surface that can lead to volcanic eruptions.

Lava

The molten rock that erupts onto the Earth's surface.

Tectonic Plates

The large pieces of Earth's crust and upper mantle that move and cause volcanic activity.

Volcanic Eruption

The release of gas, ash, and lava from a volcano.

Volcanoes Flashcards

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Volcano

An opening in Earth’s crust through which lava, ash, and gases are expelled.

An opening in Earth’s crust through which lava, ash, and gases are expelled.

Volcano

Crater

The bowl-shaped depression at the top of a volcano.

The bowl-shaped depression at the top of a volcano.

Crater

Shield Volcano

The type of volcano with broad, gently sloping sides built from layers of lava.

The type of volcano with broad, gently sloping sides built from layers of lava.

Shield Volcano

Stratovolcano (Composite Volcano)

The type of volcano that is tall, steep, and built from alternating layers of ash and lava.

The type of volcano that is tall, steep, and built from alternating layers of ash and lava.

Stratovolcano (Composite Volcano)

Magma

The molten rock beneath Earth's surface that can lead to volcanic eruptions.

The molten rock beneath Earth's surface that can lead to volcanic eruptions.

Magma

Lava

The molten rock that erupts onto the Earth's surface.

The molten rock that erupts onto the Earth's surface.

Lava

Tectonic Plates

The large pieces of Earth's crust and upper mantle that move and cause volcanic activity.

The large pieces of Earth's crust and upper mantle that move and cause volcanic activity.

Tectonic Plates

Volcanic Eruption

The release of gas, ash, and lava from a volcano.

The release of gas, ash, and lava from a volcano.

Volcanic Eruption

Magma Chamber

The area beneath a volcano where magma collects before an eruption.

The area beneath a volcano where magma collects before an eruption.

Magma Chamber

Volcanic Ash

The fine particles of rock and glass expelled into the air during a volcanic eruption.

The fine particles of rock and glass expelled into the air during a volcanic eruption.

Volcanic Ash

Volcanic Island

An island formed by volcanic activity, such as Hawaii.

An island formed by volcanic activity, such as Hawaii.

Volcanic Island

Hot Spot

An area in the Earth's mantle from which heat rises, creating a volcano on the surface.

An area in the Earth's mantle from which heat rises, creating a volcano on the surface.

Hot Spot

Pyroclastic Flow

A hot, fast-moving mixture of ash, gas, and rock produced by a volcanic explosion.

A hot, fast-moving mixture of ash, gas, and rock produced by a volcanic explosion.

Pyroclastic Flow

Caldera Volcano

A large, bowl-shaped volcano formed by the collapse of an emptied magma chamber.

A large, bowl-shaped volcano formed by the collapse of an emptied magma chamber.

Caldera Volcano

Volcanic Gas

Gases, including water vapor, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, released during a volcanic eruption.

Gases, including water vapor, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, released during a volcanic eruption.

Volcanic Gas

Volcanic Rock Cycle

The process by which volcanic material is erupted, eroded, and then re-formed into rock.

The process by which volcanic material is erupted, eroded, and then re-formed into rock.

Volcanic Rock Cycle

Climate Impact

The effect of volcanic eruptions on the Earth's climate, such as cooling due to the release of sulfur particles.

The effect of volcanic eruptions on the Earth's climate, such as cooling due to the release of sulfur particles.

Climate Impact

Pahoehoe

A type of lava flow with a smooth, ropey surface.

A type of lava flow with a smooth, ropey surface.

Pahoehoe

Aa

A type of lava flow with a rough, jagged surface.

A type of lava flow with a rough, jagged surface.

Aa

Volcanic Cone

The cone-shaped mound built by repeated eruptions.

The cone-shaped mound built by repeated eruptions.

Volcanic Cone

Volcanic Hazard

The potential dangers and risks posed by a volcano, including lahars and ash fall.

The potential dangers and risks posed by a volcano, including lahars and ash fall.

Volcanic Hazard

Fertile Soil Creation

The process by which volcanic materials enrich the soil, making it fertile.

The process by which volcanic materials enrich the soil, making it fertile.

Fertile Soil Creation

Volcanic Monitoring

The observation and prediction of volcanic activity to prevent harm.

The observation and prediction of volcanic activity to prevent harm.

Volcanic Monitoring

Mount Vesuvius

A famous volcano known for its eruption in 79 AD, which covered the city of Pompeii.

A famous volcano known for its eruption in 79 AD, which covered the city of Pompeii.

Mount Vesuvius

Mount St. Helens

A famous volcano in Washington State, known for its major eruption in 1980.

A famous volcano in Washington State, known for its major eruption in 1980.

Mount St. Helens

Krakatoa

A famous volcano located in Indonesia known for its powerful eruption in 1883.

A famous volcano located in Indonesia known for its powerful eruption in 1883.

Krakatoa

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