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They are named after the Greek (or Roman) God of Fire- Vulcan.
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Why are volcanos named volcanos?
The word volcano comes from Vulcan, The Roman God of fire and blacksmiths.
Are parasitic cone cinder cone the same?
Parasitic cone volcanos and cinder cone volcanos are not the same when classifying. Cinder cone volcanos are the most popular type of volcano, named for its cone shaped formation. Cinder cone volcano are also considered the smallest type of volcanos and can stand alone or grow on the flanks of other volcanos. The parasitic cone volcanos are similar to the cinder cones, however, the volcano is found on the flanks of other volcanos, hence, the name. It is created by flank eruptions of larger volcanos.
Why do volcanos cause more deaths then earthquakes?
Volcanos burn
How do you classify volcanic rocks?
There are three types of volcanos, shield, cinder, and composite volcanos. Cinder volcanos are the smallest, while shield volcanos are the largest. Composite volcanos are the most dangerous and the most explosive.
Where is the crater in volcanos?
at the top?
Why are volcanos named volcanos?
The word volcano comes from Vulcan, The Roman God of fire and blacksmiths.
Are parasitic cone cinder cone the same?
Parasitic cone volcanos and cinder cone volcanos are not the same when classifying. Cinder cone volcanos are the most popular type of volcano, named for its cone shaped formation. Cinder cone volcano are also considered the smallest type of volcanos and can stand alone or grow on the flanks of other volcanos. The parasitic cone volcanos are similar to the cinder cones, however, the volcano is found on the flanks of other volcanos, hence, the name. It is created by flank eruptions of larger volcanos.
What actors and actresses appeared in Erupting Volcanos - 1990?
The cast of Erupting Volcanos - 1990 includes: Twin Volcanos
Where in Asia are active volcanos found?
Where in asia volcanos found
Why do volcanos cause more deaths then earthquakes?
Volcanos burn
How do you classify volcanic rocks?
There are three types of volcanos, shield, cinder, and composite volcanos. Cinder volcanos are the smallest, while shield volcanos are the largest. Composite volcanos are the most dangerous and the most explosive.
Do volcanos erupt in the grand canyon?
There are no active volcanos in the Grand Canyon
What is vulcanologist?
Volcanologist* -- Volcano = Volcanos Ology= Study of -- It is the study of volcanos
Are crystals sometimes made by volcanoes.?
they aren't made BY volcanos but they are made in the volcanos
What is a country with volcanos?
Japan is a country with volcanos and has over 100 active ones.
What is the plural of volcanos?
The plural form of volcano may be spelled, volcanos or volcanoes.The -es version, as with the plural, tornadoes, is more widely used.
Are there volcanos in Israel?
No.
