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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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