Volcanoes - 5C

A volcano that has recently erupted and is expected to erupt again.

• Plain

• Active

• Dormant

• Extinct

A volcano that has not erupted in a long time but there is a possibility that it can erupt in the future.

• Plain

• Active

• Dormant

• Extinct

A volcano that has not erupted in a long time and there is almost no possibility of it erupting again.

• Plain

• Active

• Dormant

• Extinct

Most volcanoes on Earth are this type - steep-coned volcanoes that emit gases, ash, rocks and lava.

• Composite

• Dormant

• Shield

• Cinder Cone

This type of volcano is wider than it is tall. It is a gently sloping volcano.

• Composite

• Active

• Shield

• Cinder Cone

This type of volcano is a cone shaped volcano with steep sides.

• Shield

• Cinder Cone

• Dormant

• Composite

An example of a composite volcano is ___________?

• Mount Fuji in Japan

• Mauna Loa in Hawaii

• Sunset Crater, USA

An example of a shield volcano is ________.

• Mount Vesuvius, Italy

• Mauna Loa, Hawaii

• Sunset Crater, USA

An example of a cinder cone is ________________.

• Mount Vesuvius, Italy

• Mauna Loa, Hawaii

• Sunset Crater, USA

Would you consider living near an active volcano for the benefits?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe