Volcanoes - Honors Earth Science Flashcards

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A volcano that has alternating layers of lava and pyroclasts, often erupts violently

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Most likely to erupt felsic material

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Most likely to erupt mafic material

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A volcano that erupts massive amounts of mafic material and breaks up land masses

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Is found in Yellowstone currently

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A volcano or part of a volcano made of very thick felsic material

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A volcano that makes new ocean floor.

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A very broad / low sloped volcano that erupts mostly mafic material

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A volcano, often part of another that is composed almost entirely of pyroclasts

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A volcano that has blown its top off.

Volcanoes - Honors Earth Science