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    What is a VOLCANO?

     A volcano is a rupture in the crust of


    a planetary-mass object, such as Earth, that
    allows hot lava, volcanic ash, and gases to
    escape from a magma chamber below the
    surface.
    How are they formed?
     Volcanoes are formed when magma from
    within the Earth's upper mantle works its way
    to the surface. At the surface, it erupts to form
    lava flows and ash deposits. Over time as the
    volcano continues to erupt, it will get bigger
    and bigger.
    What are the different
    stages of a volcano?

     Scientists have categorized volcanoes into


    three main categories: active, dormant, and
    extinct. An active volcano is one which has
    recently erupted and there is a possibility that
    it may erupt soon. A dormant volcano is one
    which has not erupted in a long time but there
    is a possibility it can erupt in the future. An
    extinct volcano is one which has erupted
    thousands of years ago and there’s no
    possibility of eruption.
    Why do volcanoes erupt?
     Volcanoes erupt because of density and
    pressure. The lower density of the magma
    relative to the surrounding rocks causes it to
    rise (like air bubbles in syrup). It will rise to the
    surface or to a depth that is determined by the
    density of the magma and the weight of the
    rocks above it.
    Different types of volcano

     1. CINDER CONES

     2. COMPOSITE VOLCANOES

     3. SHIELD VOLCANOES
    CINDER CONES
     A cinder cone or scoria cone is a
    steep conical hill of
    loose pyroclastic fragments, such as either
    volcanic clinkers, cinders, volcanic ash,
    or scoria that has been built around a volcanic
    vent. They consist of loose pyroclastic debris
    formed by explosive eruptions or lava
    fountains from a single, typically cylindrical,
    vent.
    COMPOSITE VOLCANO
     Composite volcanoes are constructed from
    multiple eruptions, sometimes recurring over
    hundreds of thousands of years, sometimes over
    a few hundred. Andesite magma, the most
    common but not the only magma type forming
    composite cones, produces lava more brittle
    than basaltic lava because of its higher viscosity.
    SHIELD VOLCANO
     A shield volcano is a type
    of volcano usually built almost entirely
    of fluid magma flows. They are named for
    their large size and low profile, resembling
    a warrior’s shield lying on the ground.

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