Volcanoes

Volcanoes

Volcano Formation and Tectonic Plates

Ruptures in the planet's crust allow magma, ash, and gases to escape. Commonly located at tectonic plate boundaries.

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Types of Volcanoes and Characteristics

Shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes, cinder cones, each with unique features.

Hotspot Volcanism

Hawaiian Islands result from mantle plumes. Other celestial bodies show evidence of volcanic activity.

Impacts of Volcanic Eruptions

Large eruptions can lead to volcanic winters, impacting climate and agriculture.

Volcanism on Other Planetary Bodies

Volcanic activity is not exclusive to Earth; other celestial bodies show evidence of volcanic activity.

Definition List

Volcano, Plate Tectonics, Divergent Plate Boundary, Convergent Plate Boundary, Hotspot, Mantle Plume, Shield Volcano, Stratovolcano, Cinder Cone, Supervolcano, Submarine Volcano, Subglacial Volcano, Mud Volcano

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