The Caribbean Sea - Volcanic Islands Flashcards
1
Q
Why are there so many Volcanoes in the Caribbean Sea?
A
There is a tectonic plate boundary and the volcanoes formed on top of it.
2
Q
What type of Volcano is in the Caribbean Sea?
A
The Composite Cone Volcano.
3
Q
How do Composite Cone Volcanoes work?
A
They build up tremendous amounts of pressure but they are weak so they explode.
4
Q
The eruption on the island of Montserrat at the end of the 20th century ______.
A
Caused only a few deaths.
5
Q
What can we use today besides traditional technology to predict Eruptions?
A
Lasers.
6
Q
The eruption on the island of Martinique at the beginning of the 20th century _______.
A
Caused many deaths.
7
Q
The mountain of a composite cone volcano is made up of _______.
A
Ash.
