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At what geological feature do most volcanoes typically form?
Which volcano is known to have active eruptions roughly once a year?
Which country is home to the volcano Shiveluch?
How many active volcanoes are estimated to exist worldwide?
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What is a characteristic of the craters of the volcanoes mentioned?
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Which volcano has the highest elevation?
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What is the crater size of Unzen?
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Which volcano has had the longest continuous eruption period?
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Which volcano last erupted in 2019?
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What is the height of Ol Doinyo Lengai?
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Study Notes
Overview of Volcanoes
- Approximately 1,500 active volcanoes exist worldwide.
- Most volcanoes are located at the boundaries of tectonic plates, which are massive rock slabs that form the Earth's crust.
Notable Active Volcanoes
Mount Etna
- Country: Italy
- Current Activity: Active, erupts approximately once a year.
- Height: 3,350 meters.
Shiveluch
- Country: Russia
- Last Eruption: 2007.
- Crater Size: 5.6 miles.
- Height: 3,307 meters.
Unzen
- Country: Japan
- Last Eruption: 1995.
- Crater Size: Contains numerous craters.
- Height: 1,486 meters.
Kilauea
- Country: United States (Hawaii)
- Last Eruption: 2018, continuous eruptions since 1983.
- Crater Size: 2 miles.
- Height: 1,247 meters.
Piton de la Fournaise
- Country: La Réunion.
- Last Eruption: 2019.
- Crater Size: Widest at 4.3 miles.
- Height: 2,632 meters.
Ol Doinyo Lengai
- Country: Tanzania
- Last Eruption: 2006.
- Crater Size: Roughly 400 meters.
- Height: 2,962 meters.
Overview of Volcanoes
- Approximately 1,500 active volcanoes exist worldwide.
- Most volcanoes are located at the boundaries of tectonic plates, which are massive rock slabs that form the Earth's crust.
Notable Active Volcanoes
Mount Etna
- Country: Italy
- Current Activity: Active, erupts approximately once a year.
- Height: 3,350 meters.
Shiveluch
- Country: Russia
- Last Eruption: 2007.
- Crater Size: 5.6 miles.
- Height: 3,307 meters.
Unzen
- Country: Japan
- Last Eruption: 1995.
- Crater Size: Contains numerous craters.
- Height: 1,486 meters.
Kilauea
- Country: United States (Hawaii)
- Last Eruption: 2018, continuous eruptions since 1983.
- Crater Size: 2 miles.
- Height: 1,247 meters.
Piton de la Fournaise
- Country: La Réunion.
- Last Eruption: 2019.
- Crater Size: Widest at 4.3 miles.
- Height: 2,632 meters.
Ol Doinyo Lengai
- Country: Tanzania
- Last Eruption: 2006.
- Crater Size: Roughly 400 meters.
- Height: 2,962 meters.
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Explore the fascinating world of volcanoes in this quiz designed for Stage 4 learners. From the active volcanoes like Etna and Shiveluch to their formation at tectonic boundaries, this quiz tests your knowledge on these natural wonders. Dive in and learn more about the Earth's dynamic processes!
