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1
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the highest point or the apex of the volcano. At here, you have an opening called vent.

A

Summit

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the sides or flanks of a volcano that radiate from the main or central vent.

A

Slopes

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lower outer part of the volcano.

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Base

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a region beneath the vent of a volcano where molten rock or magma is deposited or stored before eruption.

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Magma Chamber

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the main opening or outlet on the surface of a volcano that emits lava, gases, ash or other volcanic materials.

A

Main Vent

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an underground central tube-like or pipe-like structure of a volcano that connects the magma chamber to the crater through which the magma travels.

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Conduit

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smaller outlet through which magma escapes.

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Side Vent

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the mouth of the volcano which is a funnel-shaped or bowl-shaped hollow at the top of the vent from where magma, ash and gas comes out.

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Crater

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a molten rock which is given off onto the surface of the Earth when a volcano erupts.

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Lava

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mixtures of rock, minerals, glass particles and gases expelled or pushed out of the volcano during volcanic eruption.

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Ash and Gas Cloud

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