Volcano Terminology

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a type of rock formed when thin, fast moving lava cools and is usually dark in color

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Basalt

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When lava quickly comes out of a volcano.

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Erupt

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Liquid molten rock that explodes from a volcano during an eruption.

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Lava

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A major area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

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Ring of Fire

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A high area of land with an opening where lava flows or explodes out of.

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Volcano

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A scientist who studies volcanoes.

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Volcanologist

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to guess what will happen based on things you know

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Predict

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A repeated or regular way in which something happens or is done, often used in predicting volcanic activity.

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Pattern

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A visual representation of an area, often used to locate volcanoes and study their activity.

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Map

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A volcano that is not expected to erupt again.

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Extinct volcano