What is volcanism and how does it occur?
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The question is providing a definition and overview of volcanism, discussing the processes involved in magma movement and volcanic eruptions. It also touches on the types of volcanic eruptions.
Answer
Volcanism is magma movement to Earth's surface, forming volcanoes.
Volcanism involves the movement of magma from within the Earth's crust to the surface through vents, forming volcanoes and other geographical features. It occurs due to endogenic forces and includes types like effusive and explosive eruptions.
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Volcanism involves the movement of magma from within the Earth's crust to the surface through vents, forming volcanoes and other geographical features. It occurs due to endogenic forces and includes types like effusive and explosive eruptions.
More Information
Volcanism can create varied landforms, such as shield volcanoes or stratovolcanoes, and plays a critical role in shaping the Earth’s surface.
Tips
Common mistakes include confusing magma with lava or misunderstanding the role of tectonic plate movement in volcanism.
Sources
- Volcanism - Understanding Global Change - ugc.berkeley.edu
- Volcanism - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- How Do Volcanoes Erupt? - USGS - usgs.gov
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