sci2 Flashcards

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  • It is known as the simplest type of volcano in the world.
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cinder cone

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It is a steep conical hill formed above the vent that is composed of mostly basalt

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cinder cone

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-Are typically symmetrical cones that are steep and may rise as 2,400 meters
(about 8,000 feet) from the ground. T

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composite

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which contains a central
and clustered group of vents.

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conduit system

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5
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As the lava solidifies within the fissures, these are
formed which help strengthen the cone.

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dikes

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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

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shield

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protects some of the most unique geological,
biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world.

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hawaii volcanoes national park

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Because the magma’s dissolved gases also affects the viscosity, the less
gases in the magma

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THE GEATER THE VISCOSITY

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