VOLCANOES NATURES FIRE
what can be described about extinct volcanoes?
scientists believe they will never erupt again.
synonym for jewels?
gems
which eruption was recorded as the most powerful volcano generated tsunamis in history?
the eruption of krakatoa
synonym of result?
consequence
why did the author write this passage?
to inform readers about how tsunamis form.
the lava from both can create dome shapes
synonym for grand?
majestic
which country was affected by the great sendai earthquake and tsunami?
japan
synonym of tidal wave?
tsunami
how are mega-tsunamis caused?
by underwater landslides
name the 3 types of eruptions.
strombolian
hawaiian
plinian
the gray powder that remains after something has burned?
ash
what can be inferred about sunset crater?
it is a safe tourist spot
the act of moving something from its usual place or regular place?
displacement
what happens when tsunamis first form?
tectonic plates collide underwater.
where does earth's volcanoes form?
at the boundaries of two tectonic plates
spurted?
to come out quickly and suddenly
what was immediate effect of the eruption of mount st. helens?
the area around the volcano was destroyed.
generate?
to produce or create something
what causes tsunamis to form?
strong movements on the ocean floor
name the 4 main volcanoes.
shield
cinder
composite
lava dome
hot liquid rock inside earth?
magma
more than 75% of earth's volcanoes are located in the region of the pacific ocean. what is this region known as?
the ring of fire.
causing great harm or damage?
devastating
what is the difference between tsunamis and wind-generated waves?
tsunamis last longer than wind-generated waves.