Volcanoes Flashcards
1
Q
Formation of volcanic mountains
A
Magma rises from mantle. Fills space in crist in eruption. Cools and hardens into lava. Cone shared mountain is formed
2
Q
Active volcano
A
Has erupted in the past 10 thousand years
Mount etna in scilly
3
Q
Dormant
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Not erupted in 10,00 years
Mount fiji
4
Q
Extinct vilcano
A
Unlikely to erupt again
Ben nevis (uk)
5
Q
Volcanic islands
A
Volcanos under water
Iceland
6
Q
Positive effects of volcanos
A
Tourism
Volcanic rocks can be used in construction
7
Q
Negative effects of volcanos
A
Death
Farming land destroyed
Lava burns everything in its path
8
Q
Lahar
A
Rivers of mud that cause great damage
