Overview of Volcanoes

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What is a Volcano?

A Volcano is a rupture in a mountain or hill that erupts hot lava.

Overview of Volcanoes

Types

Fissure Volcano, Shield Volcano, Composite Volcano & Caldera Volcano

Parts

Secondary Cones & Secondary Vents

Magma , Magma Chamber,

Crater, Main Vent, Lava

Ash, Steam & Gas

Impacts

2 Negative Impacts

Crops Ruined & Loss of human and animal life

2 Positive Impacts

Tourism & Fertile Land

Locations and Names of Volcanoes in the Caribbean

Suofriere Hills, Morne Watt, The Quill, Mount Pelee

Grenada, St. Kitts, Dominica, Martinique

Causes

- Injection of new magma

- Pressure from gases in the magma

- Buoyancy of magma

How are Volcanoes formed?

Volcanoes are formed when magma rises to the earth's surface.