Types of Volcanoes
This type of volcano is steep and conical, formed from explosive eruptions of tephra and ash
Stratovolcano/composite volcano
The eruption of this volcano in 79 AD preserved the city of Pompeii under ash.
Mt Vesuvius
This term describes the molten rock that erupts from a volcano
Lava
This volcano in Japan is famous for its iconic, symmetrical shape and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
mt fuji
This volcanic hazard occurs when ash and gases released during an eruption can severely disrupt air travel.
ash cloud
This type of volcano is formed from lava flows that build up over time, resulting in a broad, dome-like shape
Lava Dome
This volcano erupted in 1980, significantly altering the landscape of Washington state.
St. Helens
This term refers to the underground chamber where magma accumulates before an eruption
Magma Chamber
This stratovolcano in Italy is known for its near-constant activity and is located near the city of Catania
Mount Etna
Volcanic eruptions can release this harmful gas, which can be deadly in high concentrations.
carbon dioxide
This type of volcano has broad, gentle slopes and erupts primarily with lava flows.
Shield Volcanoes
This volcano’s eruption in 1883 caused massive tsunamis and led to global climate effects.
Krakatoa
The process by which volcanic ash and gases are ejected into the atmosphere during an eruption is called what
explosive eruptions
This massive shield volcano is located in the Pacific Ocean and is the largest volcano on Earth.
Mauna Loa
This type of eruption produces fast-moving clouds of hot gas and volcanic material that can flow down the sides of a volcano at high speeds.
pyroclastic flow
These small volcanic structures typically form from a single eruptive event and can often be found on the flanks of larger volcanoes.
Cinder Cone Volcanoes
This Icelandic volcano erupted in 2010, disrupting air travel across Europe.
Eyjafjallajökull
This term describes the cloud of ash and gases that forms during a volcanic eruption
Volcanic Plume
This volcano, located in the Mediterranean Sea, is known for its historical eruptions and is part of the Aeolian Islands in Italy.
Stromboli
This term refers to the global cooling effect caused by volcanic ash and gases in the atmosphere after a large eruption.
Volcanic winter
This type of volcano is formed when a volcano erupts and collapses, creating a large depression, often filled with water.
Caldera
The eruption of this volcano in 1815 was the largest in recorded history and led to the "Year Without a Summer."
Mount Tambora
This term refers to the fissures or openings in the Earth's surface from which lava and gases escape
This ancient volcano in Greece is known for its role in the Minoan eruption, which may have contributed to the collapse of the Minoan civilization.
Santorini
This phenomenon can occur during eruptions due to the interaction of ash particles
Volcanic lighting