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How does the type of material that erupts from a volcano determine the shape of the volcano?
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∙ 13y ago
The shape tells a geologist how viscous (thick and sticky) the lava was. A taller volcano, such as a cone, was formed by thicker lava; a low volcano, such as a shield volcano, was formed by very runny lava.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe shape of the volcano is influenced by the reaction of the different types of lava, if it cools fast therefore the cone will be steep in shape if the lava flows a long distance before cooling it gives the volcano a long gentle slope.
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∙ 12y agoIf it is a flat volcano, then lava might come out of it quicker. I really don't know cos I have not been near one or on one yet. But all I know is that the shape of the volcano changes the speed and possibly amount of lava that comes out of it.
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∙ 12y agoVolcanoes are determined by how they erupt, depending on the swelling the explosive magma or lava.
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Why does a volcano shape like a mountain?
When the volcano erupts, lava comes out and hardens on the surface of the volcano. If the volcano keeps erupting, then the hardened lava will create layers which cause the volcano to get taller like a mountain.
What signs indicate that a volcano might erupt?
Before a volcano erupts, there may be high frequency and low frequency earthquakes, changes in shape or size of the volcano, and tremors.
What kind of volcano is komagatake?
The Komagatake volcano in Japan is classified as a stratovolcano. The definition of a stratovolcano is a volcano that is conical in shape and composed of layers of material expelled from previous eruptions.
Mayon volcano is what type of volcano?
Mount Mayon, the Phillipines, is a stratovolcano, or a composite volcano. The lava erupted has a high silica content and high viscosity, and is mainly andesitic. Mount Mayon is categorised as active, and is viewed as a 'perfect volcano' due to the symmetry of sides.
What type of cone or shape does the Kilauea's volcano have?
Kilauea is a shield volcano.
How does the type of material that erupts from a volcano determine the shape of volcano?
Fluid basaltic lava flows that erupted nonexplosively spread like hot syrup poured onto a plate. Ash flows are from huge MORE
How does the type of materials that erupts from a volcano determine the shape of the volcano?
Fluid basaltic lava flows that erupted nonexplosively spread like hot syrup poured onto a plate. Ash flows are from huge MORE
How does a volcano shape earth?
A volcano shapes the earth because when a volcano erupts, the lava hardens, forming new land on the earth's surface
Why does a volcano shape like a mountain?
When the volcano erupts, lava comes out and hardens on the surface of the volcano. If the volcano keeps erupting, then the hardened lava will create layers which cause the volcano to get taller like a mountain.
What shape does sticky lava make?
The typical cone shape of a volcano happens when sticky lava erupts upward. Sticky lava creates a dome shape and the lava cools slowly.
A steep-sided volcano of lava and tephra is called a .?
Cinder conecinder cone valcan erupts really big and that is why it is a cone shape
What signs indicate that a volcano might erupt?
Before a volcano erupts, there may be high frequency and low frequency earthquakes, changes in shape or size of the volcano, and tremors.
What kind of volcano is komagatake?
The Komagatake volcano in Japan is classified as a stratovolcano. The definition of a stratovolcano is a volcano that is conical in shape and composed of layers of material expelled from previous eruptions.
Are there signs for the eruption of volcanoes?
Before a volcano erupts, there is normally an increase in earthquakes, you might see some volcanic ash come out, you might see an increase in gas or steam around the volcano, and you might see a change in height or shape of the land around the volcano.
Which volcanic shape is composed of both pyroclastic material and lava?
This describes a stratovolcano, also called a composite volcano.
What shape is a dome volcano?
the shape of a dome volcano is like an triangle
What shape of volcano is shield volcano?
A shield volcano is low and wide.
