Volcanism Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Arizona’s main source if volcanic activity?
A
Flagstaff
2
Q
Some eruptions may be _____________ but many are relatively ___________.
A
Cataclysmic and Quiescent
3
Q
The primary factors which determine the nature of volcanic eruptions are:
A
1) the amount of dissolve gases
2) temperature
3) composition
4
Q
Which mountain range is Mount St. Helens located in?
A
The Cascades
5
Q
Viscosity
A
Magma’s mobility.
6
Q
What are the different gases that can emit from a volcano?
A
Water Vapor, Carbon Dioxide, Sulfur Gases, Others: Chlorine, Florine, Argon, and Nitrogen
