Basic volcano anatomy
What is a Volcano?
an opening in the Earth's surface through which lava, volcanic, and gases
What is Lava?
The molten liquid that gets erupts out of the surface of the Earth.
how many ways can a volcano be formed?
4 ways
How many cones are there?
4 cones.
What should you do if you see a volcano erupting?
Move away! Do not go near the volcano.
How are volcanos Formed?
they are formed by Convergent and Divergent Boundaries.
(oceanic to continental crust, subduction)
What is magma?
The molten rock that is present beneath the surface of the Earth.
What are the 4 Types of Volcanoes?
Island Arc
Hotspots
Spreading Centers
Continental Arc
What are the names of the cones?
cinder, shield, composite, lava dome.
What should you have in a disaster kit?
food, flares, booster cables, maps, tools, a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher, sleeping bags, a flashlight, batteries
Name five of the basic things found in a volcano.
Fumarole, Ash, Vent, Cone, Lava, Side Vents, Crust, Magma, Magma chamber, Conduit, Crater, fissures.
What are the types of Magma?
Basaltic, Andesitic, Rhyolitic
What kind of volcanos can produce explosive eruptions?
stratovolcanoes/Composite.
Which volcano has the most vents?
Composite volcano.
What should you do if you’re caught in an ash cloud?
Stay low and breathe through a damp cloth.
How many volcanoes are in the U.S.?
There are 169 in total; there are only 161 active volcanos.
what is the difference between lava and magma?
it is all about the location. Magma is inside the volcano and the lava is outside.
What is the name of the string of volcanoes around the pacific ocean?
Ring of FIRE
The Mauna Loa is the biggest volcano in the world, but what type of cone is this volcano?
Sheild Volcano.
Should you stick to lower or high ground in a volcanic situation?
Higher.