6 Questions
Where does Mafic lava typically erupt?
At divergent plate boundaries
What is the main factor contributing to the formation of volcanoes?
Magma rising from the Earth's mantle
Which type of lava is characterized by high silica content and leads to explosive eruptions?
Felsic lava
What type of melting process contributes to the formation of magma for volcanoes?
Flux melting
How does lava reach the Earth's surface during a volcanic eruption?
Through fissures in the Earth's crust
What geological feature often forms at the top of a volcano where magma accumulates?
Lava dome
Test your knowledge on how different volcanoes form and the process of magma rising from Earth's mantle to the surface through conduits. Learn about the structure of volcanoes and the eruption of lava.
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