What is a Volcano? Definition Lava Magma 1. Low-silica 2. High-silica.

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What is a Volcano? Definition Lava Magma 1. Low-silica 2. High-silica

Volcanic Eruptions Quiet eruption 1. Low gas 2. Lava flows

Volcanic Eruptions (cont.) Explosive eruption 1. High gas 2. Tephra 3. Particle size

Types of Volcanoes Shield volcanoes 1. Low-silica 2. Lava flows 3. Description

Types of Volcanoes (cont.) Cinder cone volcanoes 1. Low-silica/high gas 2. Fire fountains 3. Tephra 4. Description

Types of Volcanoes (cont.) Composite volcanoes 1. High-silica 2. Lava flows/tephra 3. Description

Volcano Locations Divergent boundaries 1. Rifts 2. Low-silica 3. Mid-ocean ridge Surtsey

Volcano Locations (cont.) Convergent boundaries 1. Subduction zones 2. High-silica 3. Ring of Fire

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