Parts of an erupting volcano
What is the weakest part of a volcano?
The Main Vent
Which volcano is the steepest?
The Cinder Cone volcano
Can a volcano be dormant or active or both?
Both
What is the definition of a subduction zone?
Where 2 plates meets at a convergent boundary and the more dense plate sinks below the more dense plate
What do you call the hole in the top of the volcano?
The Crater
Which volcano is the widest?
The Shield volcano
What is the difference between a dormant volcano and an active one?
Dormant is inactive and an active volcano is erupting or likely to erupt.
What is the definition of a hot spot?
A pool of magma in the middle of a plate
Where does the lava exit the volcano?
The Throat
Which volcano is also known as the ¨Stratovolcano¨?
The Composite volcano
what is the definition of a volcano?
A volcano is the opening in the earths surface where gas, magma, and ash can exit
What is the definition of a sea floor spreading?
Where divergent plate boundary are creating a new oceans floor
Where is the pool of molten rock located?
The Magma Chamber
Were is 75% of the worlds volcanoes located?
The ring of fire