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The Parts of a Volcano

The Parts of a Volcano. What is a Volcano?. A volcano is a mountain that forms when magma reaches the surface of the Earth. Magma rises because it is less dense than the solid rock around it. What are the parts of a Volcano?.

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The Parts of a Volcano

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  1. The Parts of a Volcano

  2. What is a Volcano? • A volcano is amountain that forms when magma reaches the surface of the Earth. • Magma rises because it is less dense than the solid rock around it.

  3. What are the parts of a Volcano? • VENT- the vent is the opening from which lava flows. Dust, ash, and rock particles can also be thrown out of the vent!

  4. 2. Crater- the top of the volcano. It is a funnel shaped pit. It is formed when the material explodes out of the vent!

  5. 3. Volcanic cone- is the pile of lava, dust, ashes, and rock around the vent. It can be found in different shapes!

  6. Types of Volcanoes • There are 3 types of Volcanoes: Shield Cinder Cone Composite • They are classified by how they form.

  7. Shield Volcano • Is wide and somewhat flat. • It forms from a quiet eruption. • Lava flows out quietly and for great distances.

  8. Cinder Cone Volcano • Has tall, very steep sides. • Has explosive eruptions. • This eruption produces a lot of cinder and ash.

  9. Composite Volcano • Form from explosive eruptions. • Produce a lot of lava and ash. • Is small, with steep sides.

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