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Physics 3/11-3/12. Volcanoes. The last homework assigned. Read pages 714-717 Try problems 2,3 and 7 on pg 717 Turn in Movie Handout Some of you need to complete tests. Movie clip.
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Physics 3/11-3/12 Volcanoes
The last homework assigned • Read pages 714-717 • Try problems 2,3 and 7 on pg 717 Turn in Movie Handout Some of you need to complete tests
Movie clip • 2 volcanologists are at a conference to find ways to convince people at their volcano can erupt with deadly results • Soufriere Hills, Montserrat in the Caribbean. Eruption in the 1980’s • Watch for the pyroclastic flows!
Volcanoes • Definition • Location Are all volcanoes equally dangerous?
Types of Volcanoes • Shield Volcanoes • Composite Volcanoes • Cinder Volcanoes
Hazards of volcanoes Ash Fall Pyroclastic Flows (Nuee Ardentes) Mud Flows (Lahars)
Hazards • Volcanic Bombs • Gas Clouds • Lava flows
Volcanic Hazards • Tsunamis • Climate change • Additional issues
Long-term volcanic benefits • Fertile soil • Volcanic products • Pumice • Sulfur • Diamonds • Metamorphic ore
Parts of a volcano • Vent • Magma Chamber • Cone • Caldera/crater