Volcanoes
What is a volcano? An opening in the Earth that erupts gases, ash, and lava.
Mountains form when layers of lava, ash, and other materials build up around these openings.
How are volcanoes formed?
Convergent/Destructive volcanoes
At convergent/destructive boundaries, one plate subducts (sinks) under the other, the plate melts and magma is forced to the surface. These volcanoes have the most violent eruptions
Divergent/Constructive volcanoes
At divergent/constructive boundaries, plates move apart and magma rises to the surface. Also known as seafloor spreading. These eruptions are not as violent
Hot Spot
Hot Spots Form in the middle of plates. As the plate moves, new volcanoes are created.
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Iceland Divergent
Geothermal Activity on Iceland
Surtsey
Natural geothermal pools
Geysers and mud pots
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Hot Spot Locations
Soufriere Hills in Montserrat Convergent
If the Pacific Plate stops moving, what will happed to the Big Island of Hawaii? X
It will just keep getting bigger!
What destruction can volcanoes cause?
Block roadways
Collapse buildings
Lahars Mudslides created by volcanic eruption Heat from volcano melts glaciers on mountain Will usually take out everything in its path
Can cause lung disease in animals and humans
Ring of Fire -a chain of convergent volcanoes found circling the Pacific Ocean
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Volcano Review
Where do we find most volcanoes? Near plate boundaries
What are the three types of volcanoes? Convergent, divergent, and hot spot
What and where is the Ring of Fire A chain of volcanoes circling the Pacific Ocean