Grade 9 Earth Science: Volcanoes in the Philippines

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Mayon Volcano is located in the province of Albay in the Bicol Region in the country of ________

Philippines

Mt. Fuji is located in ________

Japan

Phreatic or hydrothermal eruption is characterized by ash columns and occurs when hot rocks come in contact with ________

water

Phreatomagmatic eruption is violent and results from the contact between water and ________

magma

Strombolian eruption is characterized by fountain lava and is similar to the Irazu Volcano located in ________

Costa Rica

The Philippines is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it a home to many ______.

volcanoes

Some of the famous volcanoes in the Philippines include Mayon, Taal, Kanlaon, Pinatubo, and ______.

Bulusan

A volcano is a natural opening in the surface of the Earth where molten rocks, hot gases, and ash are ______.

ejected

The Crater is a funnel-shaped opening at the top of a volcano, and when a part of the wall collapses following an explosive eruption, a ______ is formed.

caldera

Shield volcanoes are broad, slightly domed structures that resemble a warrior’s shield formed by the accumulation of ______ that oozes out from the volcano.

lava

Learn about the volcanoes located along the Pacific Ring of Fire in the Philippines, including Mayon, Taal, Kanlaon, Pinatubo, and Bulusan. Explore the concept of a volcano as a natural opening in the Earth's surface where molten rocks, gases, and ash are ejected.

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