Volcanos 🌋 Flashcards
1
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What is an active volcano
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A volcano that has erupted in the last 10,000 years
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What is a dormant volcano?
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A volcano that has not erupted in the last 10,000 years but is expected to erupt again in the future
3
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What is an extinct volcano
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A volcano that is never expected to erupt again
4
Q
How can we predict when a volcano will erupt
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Rising round temp. Deformation (changes to appearance). More gases such as carbon dioxide or sulfer dioxide in the air. The shape of the volcano can change as magma moves from the magma chamber through the vent. Earthquake history
