November 21 Volcanoes

Front

A weak spot in the crust where molten material, or magma comes to the surface

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volcano

Front

Tall, cone-shaped mountains in which layers of lava alternate with layers of ash

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Composite volcano

Front

A molten mixture of rock-forming substances, gases, and water from the mantle

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Magma

Front

Molten material that reaches the surface.

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Lava

Front

A volcano belt that rims the Pacific Ocean

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Ring of Fire

Front

A live volcano

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Active volcano

Front

A sleeping volcano

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Dormant volcano

Front

Wide gentle sloping mountain from lava pouring out of the vent and hardens on top of previous layers

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Shield volcano

Front

A steep cone-shaped hill or mountain

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Cinder cone volcano

Front

A dead volcano, one that is unlikely to erupt again

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Extinct volcano