All about Volcano Flashcards

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are openings in the Earth’s crust through which molten rock, gas, and other materials are released from deep within the Earth.

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Volcanoes

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Are formed when molten rock
called magma rises to the surface. The
magma can come from the Earth’s mantle or from subduction zones where one tectonic plate slides beneath another.

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Volcanoes

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is a horseshoe-shaped belt of intense volcanic activity and frequent earthquakes that encircles the edges of the Pacific Ocean. This region is home to approximately 75%of the world’s active volcanoes and is caused by the movement and collision of tectonic plates. It has a significant impact on Earth’s surface and the lives of people living in its vicinity.

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Ring of Fire

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