Volcanoes

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

• lava
• volcano
• earthquake
• tsunami

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

• Cinder Cone volcano
• Shield volcano
• Composite volcano
• Caldera

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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

• Magma
• Lava
• Minerals
• Rocks

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Molten material that reaches the surface.

• Earthquake
• Tsunami
• Magma
• Lava

A volcano belt that rims the Pacific Ocean

• Belt of Fire
• Ring of Fire
• Hat of Fire
• Earthquake of Fire

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A live volcano

• Dormant volcano
• Active volcano
• Extinct volcano
• Shield volcano

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A sleeping volcano

• Composite volcano
• Active volcano
• Extinct volcano
• Dormant volcano

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

• Earthquake
• Cinder cone volcano
• Composite volcano
• Shield volcano

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A steep cone-shaped hill or mountain

• Cinder cone volcano
• Shield volcano
• Composite volcano
• Earthquake

A dead volcano, one that is unlikely to erupt again

• Dormant volcano
• Extinct volcano
• Shield volcano
• Caldera