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2 Topic: Volcanoes

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4 An opening in the crust where magma and gases erupt Form at: 1. - 2. - 3. - Volcano

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6 Diamond Head in Hawaii. Sailors thought calcite crystals in the rocks were diamonds. Diamond Head formed as hot magma hitting ocean water, causing explosions that threw exploded magma particles (tuff) into a broad ring.

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9 Mount St. Helens

10 Steep slope + loose volcanic debris + heavy rains Vesuvius – 79AD

11 Mt. Vesuvius, Italy

12 Hot Spots - (Find them on page 5 of the ESRT )

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16 Hawaiian Islands

17 Oldest Hawaiian Island: Kaui Youngest Hawaiian Island in the Making: Loihi

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20 45 miles wide

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22 Geyser - ex) -

23 FQ What state will the Yellowstone hot spot be found in the future?


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