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Volcanoes

Published on Feb 05, 2016

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Volcanoes

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Fissure

A large crack in rock.
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Cinder Cone

A volcano that is the smallest and the most common. It has steep sides.
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Lahar

Mixtures of water and ash that travel down river valleys.

Hot Spring

When water reaches the surface after being heated underground.
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Shield Volcano

A volcano with a flat, wide base.
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Composite Volcano

A volcano with a broad base and steep sides.

Geyser

When water bursts onto the surface because of heat and pressure building up underground.

Pyroclastic flow

A fast mowing current of hot rock and gas.