stratovolcanoes formation Flashcards

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The ash and rocks settle on the sides of the volcano , and are later covered by the lava

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High viscosity magma rises through weak areas in the crust to the Earth’s surface and erupt explosively as lava , ash and rocks

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Over successive eruptions , a tall volcano consisting of alternating layers of ash and lava develops

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As the highly viscous lava travels a shorter distance before cooling and solidifying , the volcano has steep sides and a narrow summit.

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