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Volcanos #1 Flashcards

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Magic magma…

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LOW silicate. LOW viscosity. DARK. And crusty!

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Felsic magma…

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HIGH silicote! HIGH viscosity! LIGHT!

Found in subduction zones

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AA lava

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(Mafic) breaks into sharp fragments that can tear hiking boots apart—AH-AH!!!

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Pahoehoe lava

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(Mafic) very smooth

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What are the three types of volcanoes?

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Composite, cinder cone, and shield

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What king of volcano has the most violent eruption?

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Composite

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