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Class 7a: Volcanoes
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Volcanism Vulcanism: origin and movement of molten rock Volcanism: extrusive activity
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Volcanism About 1300 worldwide
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Geography of volcanism Sea-floor spreading and rift zones Subduction zones Hot spots
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Styles of eruption Based on chemistry Also viscosity (thickness)
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Effusive eruptions At hot spots or sea-floor spreading
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Effusive eruptions Shield volcanoes
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Explosive eruptions Along subduction zones
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Explosive eruptions Composite volcanoes
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Caldera Caldera: volcano collapses on top of empty magma chamber
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Predicting eruptions
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