Volcanoes Flashcards
1
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Main vent
A
The opening for the magma to go up through the volcano
2
Q
Magma chamber
A
The source of the molten rock
3
Q
Crater
A
The circular basin shape on the top of the volcano volcano
4
Q
Secondary cone
A
A secondary vent formed in the side of the mountain
5
Q
Volcanic bombs
A
Airborne material from a volcanic eruption
6
Q
What is a volcano
A
A volcano is an opening or rupture in the earths surface or crust which allows hot magma, volcanic ash and gases to escape from below the surface
