11. Volcanoes: formation of hot-spot volcanoes + types (by activity)

Question 1

formation of hot spot volcanoes

Answer 1

found in oceans / continents

Question 2

1.

Answer 2

mantle plumes form

Question 3

2.

Answer 3

hotspot develops above plume

Question 4

3.

Answer 4

magma generated by hotspot rises through lithosphere –> produces active volcanoes on Earth’s surface

Question 5

e.g. of hotspot volcano

Answer 5

Hawaiian Volcano on Pacific Plate

Question 6

active volcanoes

Answer 6

erupted in past 10,000 years

Question 7

dormant volcanoes

Answer 7

has not erupted in past 10,000 years, expected to erupt again

Question 8

extinct volcanoes

Answer 8

not expected to ever erupt again