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EXPLORE EARTH

Volcanoe
SCIENCE
Volcano
Volcanoes are fascinating geological features
that are formed when molten rock, ash, and
gas escape from the Earth's surface.

They can be found all around the world and


come in many different shapes and sizes.
Some volcanoes are active and erupt
frequently, while others are dormant or
extinct and haven't erupted in many years or
even thousands of years.
Volcano
Volcanoes are produced by the
accumulation of their own eruptive
products. The structure of a volcano
may be a conical hill or mountain
that is connected to a reservoir of
molten rocks under the Earth’s crust.

Molten rock below the surface of


Earth that rises to the vent is called
magma. Once magma is ejected and
flows on the surface, it is called lava.
Volcano
The temperature of newly erupted
lava can range from 600 to 1175
degree Celsius. Lava viscosity is
influenced by temperature and
mineral and water content.
Volcano
Two factors that determine the type
of eruption are silica and water
content. If the lava is a thin fluid
(with low silica content), the gases
may escape easily. But if the lava is
thick and pasty ( with high silica
content), the gases will not move
freely but will build up tremendous
pressure and ultimately escape with
explosive violence.
Composite
volcanoes
These are tall, steep-sided volcanoes with a classic,
symmetrical cone-shaped appearance. They are
formed by alternating layers of lava, ash, and other
volcanic debris.

Stratovolcanoes can have explosive or non-explosive


eruptions and are known for their powerful
explosions and pyroclastic flows.
Composite
volcanoes
These are tall, steep-sided volcanoes with a classic,
cone-shaped appearance. They are formed by
alternating layers of lava, ash, and other volcanic
debris.

Stratovolcanoes can have explosive or non-explosive


eruptions and are known for their powerful
explosions and pyroclastic flows.
Composite
volcanoes

MOUNT MAYON
Composite
volcanoes

MOUNT FUJI
Cinder Cone
These are small, simplest volcano, steep-sided
volcanoes made up of loose, pyroclastic materials

volcanoes
such as ash, cinders, and volcanic bombs. Cinder
cones can erupt frequently, but individual eruptions
are usually short-lived.

They are usually formed by explosive eruptions that


eject the material from a single vent, piling it up
around the vent. Most cinder cones have a crater
shaped like a bowl.
Cinder Cone
volcanoes

MOUNT PARICUTIN
Shield Volcanoes
These volcanoes have a broad, gently sloping cone
shape, similar to a warrior's shield laid on the
ground. They are formed by numerous lava flows
that spread out in all directions from a central vent.

Shield volcanoes typically have non-explosive


eruptions and produce thin, runny lava that flows for
long distances.
Shield Volcanoes
It is also known as HAWAIIAN VOLCANOES, are
characterized by relatively quiet eruptions that pour
out huge volume of lava and with relatively minor
exclusive activity.
Shield Volcanoes

MAUNA LOA
Shield Volcanoes

MAUNA LOA

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