Volcanoes Flashcards
1
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magma
A
molten rock beneath the Earth’s surface
2
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conduit
A
a vertical pipe which acts as a passageway for magma
3
Q
lava
A
molten rock eruptig from a volcano
4
Q
crater
A
rim of the volcano opening
5
Q
vent
A
main hole or opening where volcanic materials are ejected
6
Q
lava dome
A
formed with thick and sticky lava.
lava doesn’t flow far and instead piles up around the vent, creating a steep-sided dome
7
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shield volcano
A
have gentle sloping sides
8
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