sci2 Flashcards
- It is known as the simplest type of volcano in the world.
cinder cone
It is a steep conical hill formed above the vent that is composed of mostly basalt
cinder cone
-Are typically symmetrical cones that are steep and may rise as 2,400 meters
(about 8,000 feet) from the ground. T
composite
which contains a central
and clustered group of vents.
conduit system
As the lava solidifies within the fissures, these are
formed which help strengthen the cone.
dikes
They are not very explosive and are among the largest volcanoes in the world.
Most of the well – known volcanoes in Hawaii are shield volcanoes
shield
protects some of the most unique geological,
biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world.
hawaii volcanoes national park
Because the magma’s dissolved gases also affects the viscosity, the less
gases in the magma
THE GEATER THE VISCOSITY