Volcanoes (parts and types) Flashcards
any vent or built-up mountain with lava, pyroclastic materials, and gasses erupt
Volcano
open space or are of highly fractured substance where magma accumulates
Magma Chamber
pipe or vent at the heart of the volcano where material wells up
Conduit
circular depression where it erupts
Crater
sides of a volcano which usually has fractures
Volcanic Flanks
bottom and foundation of a volcano
Volcanic Base
there has been recorded eruptions
Active Volcano
most active volcano in the world
Mt. Kilauea (Hawaii)
how many eruptions?
Mt. Mayon, Mt. Taal, Mt. Kanlaoan, Mt. Bulusan
52, 34, 30, 18
how many active volcanoes in the philippines?
23
no eruptive history ever, no sign of movement, weathered, will never erupt again
Inactive Volcano
examples of inactive volcanoes
Mt. Arayat, Seven Lakes of Pablo
how many inactive volcanoes in the Philippines?
335
other term for potentially active volacanoes
dormant
no eruptive history but has signs of activity
potentially active volcanoes