Volcanoes Review

A volcano had its last eruption 750 years ago, but volcanologists predict it might erupt again in the future

The largest active volcano in the world is Mauna Loa, on the Hawaiian islands.

There are 3 kinds of volcanos we disscussed in class. Which of the following is NOT one of these types

When a volcano erupts, magma comes up and out through the vents. Magma is called lava when it’s outside the volcano.

The types of volcanos can be distinguised by size, shape, viscosity of magma, and how violently they tent to erupt

Volcanoes can be active , dormant , or extinct.

Magam that is very viscous is thicker like peanut butter and generally causes more violent eruptions

Which type of volcano typically have the most violent eruptions?

This type of volcano has gentle slopes that come from their non-explosive lava flows. Typically not dangerous