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Which kind of volcanic mountain is made from thin lava that spreads over a large area?
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Explain why shield volcanoes do not have steep sides but are still very tall?
The lava is very runny so it spreads out over a wide area. Over time the layers of lava create a volcanic mountain that has gently sloping sides.
Why might a major volcanic eruption lead to cooler temperature over a lrge area around the volcano?
when a large volcanic eruption happens, it'll most likeyl send up a large gas cloud into the air that blocks out the sun for a while. the blockage of the suns heat cools down the surrounding area until the cloud dissipates
Area of the largest volcanic crater?
The largest volcanic crater is Lake Tobi. This volcanic crater lake has an area of 1,130 km². It has a depth of up to 505 meters.
Are most mountain ranges located in a area of major earthquake an or volcanic areas?
in some countries yes in others no.for example in Guyana there are no earthquake or volcanoes and many mountains are located there.
Which area of Mexico listed below does not have volcanic soil?
The Yucatan Peninsula would qualify as such. It is a large, flat landmass composed of limestone without any volcanic activity. Besides, due to this nature, there are almost no surface rivers, so agriculture tends to depend on large water sinkholes, known as cenotes.
How did the 1902 eruption help the fertile soil?
Volcanic ash is rich in nutrients needed by plants. When a volcano erupts, it often spreads ash in a large area around it, fertilizing the soil.
Explain why shield volcanoes do not have steep sides but are still very tall?
The lava is very runny so it spreads out over a wide area. Over time the layers of lava create a volcanic mountain that has gently sloping sides.
What is Cascada mountain?
a cascada mountain is a mountain along a cascada which is volcanic. a cascada is a large area of volatile mountains such as the cascade range in the pacific ring of fire. an example of a cascada mountain is mount lassen and mount St Helens. hope that this helps, i am 14 but studying this at present for geography !
What kind of volcanic rock can you find in the yucca mountain area?
pumic and basalt, mostly
Is Drakensberg mountain a fold mountaian?
They are not fold mountains, they were created by volcanic eruption, lava covered a large area of Southern Africa. Wind and water created further deposits of shale and mudstone. Weathering has now reduced the size of the area
What is a large flat area that rises above the surrounding land?
A large area that rises steeply about the surrounding land is a plateau. It is a high flat area where the ground is relatively level.
What large land area is east of the Ural mountain range?
Siberia.
Is it useful that camels have large flat feet?
Yes, support on soft surfaces (such as sand).
What part of speech is volcanic?
It is an adjective, as in a 'volcanic area'.
A high uplifted area with steep slopes?
A mountain is a high, uplifted area with steep slopes. Mountains are large elevated area that rises from level ground. They are large and steep hills.
How can a large object float in the water while a small object sinks?
the large object spreads the water out more evenly over it's area because it's large while the small object has less space to do so.
Why might a major volcanic eruption lead to cooler temperature over a lrge area around the volcano?
when a large volcanic eruption happens, it'll most likeyl send up a large gas cloud into the air that blocks out the sun for a while. the blockage of the suns heat cools down the surrounding area until the cloud dissipates
