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Class 7a: Volcanoes. Volcanism Vulcanism: origin and movement of molten rock Volcanism: extrusive activity.

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1 Class 7a: Volcanoes

2 Volcanism Vulcanism: origin and movement of molten rock Volcanism: extrusive activity

3 Volcanism About 1300 worldwide

4 Geography of volcanism Sea-floor spreading and rift zones Subduction zones Hot spots

5 Styles of eruption Based on chemistry Also viscosity (thickness)

6 Effusive eruptions At hot spots or sea-floor spreading

7 Effusive eruptions Shield volcanoes

8 Explosive eruptions Along subduction zones

9 Explosive eruptions Composite volcanoes

10 Caldera Caldera: volcano collapses on top of empty magma chamber

11 Predicting eruptions


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