Geography - Volcano Flashcards
1
Q
What is an active volcano
A
Active volcanoes erupt regularly.
Mount etna, Sicily
2
Q
What is a dormant volcanoe
A
Have not erupted for a long time but might erupt again
Mount vesuvius italy
3
Q
Explain what happens during an eruption 3p
A
Magma rises - magma chamber
Magma reaches surface - lava
Pressure buildup - eruption
Throwing ash cinders gas
ash cloud is formed
lava flows out of crater +cools + hardens
more eruptions - cone shaped mountain
