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What type of volcano is Mt. St. Helens?
What type of volcano is Mt. St. Helens?
- Basaltic
- Pelee type
- Rhyolite
- Andesitic (correct)
Which of the following volcanoes is located in Europe?
Which of the following volcanoes is located in Europe?
- Mt. Taupo
- Mt. Fuji
- Etna (correct)
- Mayon
What is the general volcanic composition of the Hawaiian Islands (Kilauea)?
What is the general volcanic composition of the Hawaiian Islands (Kilauea)?
- Andesitic
- Basaltic (correct)
- Rhyolitic
- Pelee type
Which continent is home to Kilimanjaro?
Which continent is home to Kilimanjaro?
What type of volcanic activity is associated with Stromboli?
What type of volcanic activity is associated with Stromboli?
Flashcards
Andesitic Volcano
Andesitic Volcano
Volcano composed of andesite. Known for explosive eruptions.
Basaltic Volcano
Basaltic Volcano
Volcano that erupts basaltic lava, which is low in silica, resulting in fluid lava flows.
Rhyolitic Volcano
Rhyolitic Volcano
Volcano that erupts rhyolite lava, which is high in silica, leading to highly viscous lava and explosive eruptions.
Strombolian eruption
Strombolian eruption
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Laki-type fissure
Laki-type fissure
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Study Notes
- Shows the locations of different volcanoes on a world map.
- Highlights the volcanic types associated with each location.
North America
- Mt. St. Helens is an andesitic volcano.
- The Hawaiian Islands, specifically Kilauea, are Hawaiian volcanoes composed of basaltic rock.
Central and South America
- Mt. Pelée is a volcano of the pelean-type.
- Mt. Vincent (La Soufrière) is an andesitic volcano.
Europe
- Laki Fissure in Iceland, is basaltic.
- La Palma in the Canary Islands is canaesine.
- Lipari Island is vulcanian-type.
- Vesuvius is a rhyolitic volcano.
- Stromboli is a volcano of strombolian-type.
Africa
- Nyiragongo is know for low basaltic lava with fast flowing lava.
- Erta Ele is basaltic.
- Mount Kilimanjaro is rhyolitic.
Asia
- Mt. Elbrus is rhyolitic.
- Mount Fuji in Japan and Mayon in the Philippines are andesitic volcanoes.
- Barren Island in India is BIA.
- Semeru in Indonesia is BOA.
Oceania
- Mt. Taupo in New Zealand is rhyolitic.
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Description
Test your knowledge about volcanoes. Identify the type of volcano, its location, volcanic activity, and composition. The questions cover Mt. St. Helens, volcanoes in Europe, Hawaiian Islands, Kilimanjaro, and Stromboli.
