Magma & Lava
Molten rock below the earth’s surface
Magma
True or false: Volcanos can occur on land, the ocean floor, and under ice caps.
True
True or false: Utah does not have any active volcanos
True
The path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes
What is the Ring of Fire?
Molten rock flowing on the earth’s surface.
Lava?
Explain the difference between active, dormant, and extinct volcanos
Active: there’s regular activity
Dormant: there’s been recent activity but the volcano is currently quiet
Extinct: it’s been so long since the last eruption that it’s unlikely to ever erupt again.
Name 3 natural disasters that Volcanos can cause.
Earthquakes, Landslides, flash floods, fires, and tsunami
Are the volcanos in the Disney short "Lava" hot spot or arc volcanoes? Why?
Hot spot volcanos are different ages, where arc volcanos are about the same age.
Rapid Expansion of gas upon eruption
Tephra Eruption
What are the four main types of volcanos?
b. shield volcano
c. composite volcano
d. lava dome
e. cinder cone volcano
One of the most destructive volcanic eruptions in North America was Mount St. Helens in 1980. 57 people, thousands of animals, and 200 sq miles (500km) of trees were killed. Where is Mount. St Helens located?
Washington, USA
What is the reference to the scripture, "all things denote there is a God"
Alma 30:44
Name the 3 types of magma
Basaltic, Andesitic, Rhyolitic
Name 4 parts of the Volcano Anatomy
magma chamber, Vents, Fissures, Crater, Caldera, cone
This country was hit by a tsunami caused by the volcanic eruption of Kīlauea earlier this year.
Tonga
The first Saints book begins with a story of the volcano named "Tambora." Why was this volcano significant to the restoration?
The eruption affected the weather and killed Joseph Smith Sr.'s crops. This is what led them to abandon their farm in Vermont and move to New York in search of better land.