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Name the three major types of volcanoes based on the frequency of their eruptions.
Name the three major types of volcanoes based on the frequency of their eruptions.
Active volcanoes, Dormant volcanoes, Extinct volcanoes.
How many active volcanoes are there in the world?
How many active volcanoes are there in the world?
About 500.
Give three examples of active volcanoes.
Give three examples of active volcanoes.
Mt. St Helena (USA), Mt. Stromboli, Mt. Etna (Italy), Mauna Loa (Hawaii).
What are dormant volcanoes?
What are dormant volcanoes?
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Provide an example of a dormant volcano.
Provide an example of a dormant volcano.
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What are the two main causes of volcanic activity on Earth?
What are the two main causes of volcanic activity on Earth?
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Where are most volcanoes found on Earth?
Where are most volcanoes found on Earth?
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Name two specific locations where volcanoes can form due to stretching and thinning of the Earth's crust.
Name two specific locations where volcanoes can form due to stretching and thinning of the Earth's crust.
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What is the postulated cause of volcanism away from plate boundaries?
What is the postulated cause of volcanism away from plate boundaries?
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What is hotspot volcanism and give an example?
What is hotspot volcanism and give an example?
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