endogenic Flashcards
metamorphism
process of changing materials that make up rock
endo
endon, internal
genic
genesis, origin
volcanism
process where planetary bodies release their built-up internal heat
volcanoes
a vent or opening on the earth’s surface which allows magma, volcanic ash, and gas to escape
fissure
elongated fracture or crack on the earth’s crust from which lava erupts
conduit
a passageway through which magma travels to reach the earth’s surface
vent
an opening where volcanic materials are released
crater
bowl-shaped depression at the top of the volcano where the vent is located
flank
side of the volcano
magma chamber or reservoir
underground compartment where the magma is stored
stratovolcano or composite volcano
they are built of alternating layers of lava flows, volcanic ash, and cinders
shield volcano
formed by loose and fluid that allows to go over each other (layering on top)
examples of shield volcano
kilauea, mauna kea, and mauna loa
cinder cone volcano or scoria cone
formed by fuild lava that is ejected because of high pressure that builds up in the magma chamber