Science Summative Test Flashcards
not erupted recently but is expected to do so again
Dormant Volcanoes
do not think it will ever erupt again
Extinct
5 active volcanoes of Philippines
Taa
Mayon
Pinatubo
Kanlaun
Bulusan
PHIVOLCS
Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
large underground pool of molten rock found beneath surface of the earth
Magma Chamber
hard, solid rock beneath surface materials of the soil and gravel
Bedrock
underground passage through which magma travels to the surface of volcano
Conduit (Pipe)
bottom of volcano
Base
Planar sheet if magna that is parallel to the surrounding rock
Sill
Formed by volcanoc explosions
Ash Cloud
mouth of volcano which surrounds the vent
Crater
opening in the surface to the earth through with volcanic materials can escape
Vent
liquid rock that is formed when gas bubbles is molten rocks called magma force out the ground around them
Lava
found inside the volcano and consist of molten rock. it can be runny or viscous depending on how many gas it contains
magma
found inside the volcano and consist of molten rock. it can be runny or viscous depending on how many gas it contains
magma
uppermost portion of the primary vent the entrance to the volcano and volcanic ash is ejected
Throat
Magma mass force on to the earth surface
Lava Flow
measure of rock mineral and glass particles expelled from a volcano
Volcanic Ash