volcanoes Flashcards

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how are composite volcano formed

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They form when different types of eruptions deposit different materials around the sides of a volcano

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what type of lava do they have

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acidic

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where are composite volcanoes found on

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the edges of destructive plate margins

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how are shield volcanoes formed

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They are formed by eruptions of thin, runny lava.

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where are shield volcanoes found

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on constructive plate margins

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what type of lava does a sheild volcano have

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basic non acid lava runs smoothly

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