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What is a volcano?
What is a volcano?
Where are over half of the world's volcanoes located?
Where are over half of the world's volcanoes located?
What is magma?
What is magma?
What is the result of cooling lava?
What is the result of cooling lava?
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What are pyroclastic flows?
What are pyroclastic flows?
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Study Notes
Volcanoes
- A volcano is a landform that occurs when magma from the Earth's interior rises to the surface, resulting in eruptions of molten rock, ash, and gas.
Distribution of Volcanoes
- Over half of the world's volcanoes are located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a 40,000 km horseshoe-shaped zone of intense seismic and volcanic activity.
Magma
- Magma is a mixture of molten rock, minerals, and gases that forms beneath the Earth's surface.
Result of Cooling Lava
- When lava cools, it solidifies to form igneous rocks, which can range from fine-grained basalt to coarse-grained granite.
Pyroclastic Flows
- Pyroclastic flows are fast-moving, deadly, and destructive currents of hot ash, gas, and rock that can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h and temperatures of up to 800°C.
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Description
Test your knowledge about volcanoes with this quiz! From their formation to types of eruptions, this quiz covers various aspects of these fascinating natural phenomena. Whether you're a geology enthusiast or just curious about volcanoes, challenge yourself with this educational quiz.
