Volcanoes: Structure and Parts

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What type of volcano has a steep slope and wide crater?

Cinder cone volcano

What is the term for a violent eruption due to contact between water and magma?

Phreatomagmatic

Which type of eruption is characterized by a periodic, weak to violent eruption with fountain lava?

Strombolian

What is the term for an excessively explosive type of eruption of gas and pyroclastic materials?

Plinian

What type of volcano has a broad shape with gently sloping sides that spread out over a large area?

Shield volcano

Match the following volcanoes with their locations:

Mount Fuji = Japan Mount Kilimanjaro = Tanzania Mount Arayat = Pampanga Mount Apo = Davao

Match the following types of volcanoes with their characteristics:

Cinder Cone = Steep slope and wide crater Composite = Large symmetrical cone with steep sides Shield = Broad with gently sloping sides Lava Dome = Formed when lava accumulates around the vent

Match the following volcanic eruptions with their descriptions:

Phreatic = Short-lived and steam-driven eruption Phreatomagmatic = Violent eruption due to contact between water and magma Strombolian = Periodic, weak to violent eruption with fountain lava Vulcanian = Tall eruption columns with pyroclastic flow and ash fall

Match the following volcanoes with their types:

Mount Mayabobo = Cinder Cone Mount Kanlaon = Composite Mauna Loa = Shield Mount Amorong = Lava Dome

Match the following volcanic eruptions with their examples:

Phreatic = Taal Volcano (Batangas, January 12, 2020) Phreatomagmatic = Taal Volcano (Batangas, July 1, 2021) Vulcanian = Mount Pinatubo (Zambales, June 15, 1991) Strombolian = Not specified

Test your knowledge of volcanoes, their external and internal structures, including the magma chamber, main vent, and secondary vents. Learn about the Roman God of Fire, Vulcan, and the components of a volcano.

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