Volcanoes

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classic shape, forms layers, at destructive boundaries. Violent then gentle
composite
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constructive boundaries not through central vent fills hollows rather than building up
fissure
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constructive plate margins, hotspots , flows out of central vent and spreads, cone with long gentle sides
Shield/basic
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lava solidifies on exposure to air, steep sided cone shape
acid/dome
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build in a symmetrical cone often found at the bottom of shield volcanoes and calderas
ash/cindercone
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Huge build up of gas cause large explosions clearing the magma chamber beneath and remove summit. The sides of volcano then collapse inward
Caldera
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Card 2

Front

constructive boundaries not through central vent fills hollows rather than building up

Back

fissure

Card 3

Front

constructive plate margins, hotspots , flows out of central vent and spreads, cone with long gentle sides

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

lava solidifies on exposure to air, steep sided cone shape

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

build in a symmetrical cone often found at the bottom of shield volcanoes and calderas

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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