Volcanoes Flashcards
1
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basaltic magma characteristics
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mafic rocks, low silica, low viscosity, found at hot spots
2
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shield volcanoes
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product of balsaltic magma, flat volcanoes, repeated eruptions of basaltic magma
3
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andesitic magma characteristics
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intermediate rocks, medium silica content
4
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composite volcanoes
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formed from andesitic volcano eruptions, found at island and volcanic arcs
5
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rhyolitic magma
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thick, high silica content, felsic rocks, coolest lava temp, high explosivity
