Volcanos Flashcards

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How do convection current work

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The very hot core heats the magma in the mantle
• The magma nearest the core gets heated first. It expands, gets lighter and rises

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What are the positive and negative effects of volcanoes

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Positive Lava and Ash deposited during an eruption breaks down to provide valuable nutrients for the soil
Negative floods, mudslides, power outages, drinking water contamination, and wildfires.

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Volcano diagram

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