Volcanos Flashcards
1
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Volcanos
A
When magma rises up from a magma chamber in the earths crust it erupts
2
Q
Vent
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The narrow tube in the earths crust from which the magma escapes the magma chamber
3
Q
Three different volcanos
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Active-volcanos that erupt quickly
Dormant-volcanos that haven’t erupted for a while
Extinct-volcanos that have never erupted
4
Q
Mid ocean ridge
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An underwater mountain range formed at the separation of two plates
5
Q
Pacific ring of fire
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A circle around where more than half of the worlds active volcanos are found
6
Q
Crater
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The opening of a volcano
7
Q
Geysers
A
Hot springs of water that form in areas where there is lots of volcanic activity
