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Why does an island made from a volcano become smaller overtime once the volcano is no longer active?
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∙ 11y ago
If the active Volcano is supplying the materials to help build the island (Ex: Ash) and the supply is no longer available (like when it becomes dormant or inactive) erosion from the waves will slowly erode the land.
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∙ 11y ago
When a volcano becomes inactive, it stops erupting and no new volcanic material is added. Over time, weathering and erosion processes begin to wear away at the island. Scientists also attribute island shrinkage to sea-level rise, which increases coastal erosion and further reduces the size of the island. Overall, the lack of volcanic activity coupled with natural erosion processes causes the island to gradually decrease in size over time.
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Why does an island made from a volcano become smaller over time when the volcano is no longer active?
It is the combination of wind and water erosion that cause the decrease in area.
A volcano that is erupting or has erupted recently?
active
Will a beaver pond become a meadow overtime?
a beaver pond will become a meadow overtime a beaver pond will become a meadow overtime
Can a volcano become active after being inactive for several years?
It is not very likely. Extinct volcanos are generally classified as such when their physical location is disconnected from their magma source, and when the structure of volcano itself is showing signs of geological decay or collapse related to weather erosion over a long period of time, as measured in thousands of years. Volcanos that have not been active for a shorter period, perhaps hundreds of years, are classified as "dormant". This means they may have entered a stage where they exhibit no off-gassing, there are no steam or ash plumes from fissures in the mountain, and there is no seismic activity indicating movement of magma. Such a volcano may well be on the road toward extinction, but may become active again if geological conditions connect it with a source of mobile magma.
What does dormat mean to do with volcano?
it is very ashy and found in the western part of the world often
Why does an island made from a volcano become smaller over time when the volcano is no longer active?
It is the combination of wind and water erosion that cause the decrease in area.
A volcano that is erupting or has erupted recently?
active
What is the difference of a dormant volcano and a intermittent volcano?
A dormant volcano has been "non active for a while but may become active at any time. An intermittent volcano has either been non active for a longer or shorter period but I'm not sure which. They don't have a whole lot of difference.
What are 3 stages in a life cycle of a volcano?
active- or live volcano is one that is erupting or has shown signs that it may erupt in the near future dormant- volcano to awaken in the future and become active extinct- or dead volcano is unlikely to erupt again
Describe the three stages in the life cycle of a volcano?
active- or live volcano is one that is erupting or has shown signs that it may erupt in the near future dormant- volcano to awaken in the future and become active extinct- or dead volcano is unlikely to erupt again
What causes muscles overtime to become larger or smaller?
Usage. If they are strained they grow bigger, if not used they shrink.
Why do volcanoes become active?
Volcanos are classified into three different groups; active, dormant, and extinct. An active volcano still has a lava supply that continues to reach the magma chamber. The lava is what makes the volcano erupt. An volcano is classified as active when it has erupted within the last 10,000 years and continues to have the constant flow of lava.
Will a beaver pond become a meadow overtime?
a beaver pond will become a meadow overtime a beaver pond will become a meadow overtime
What can cause a death to a volcano?
There are several once active volcanoes round the world that have become dormant long ago. The magma flowing beneath, may have found another weak spot , so taking the pressure off the once active volcano. Without the pressure, the volcano can cool down and become dormant. There is always the chance that a dormant volcano can become active again - it depends mainly on the pressure below - and often causing even more devastation as the cap is blown off.
Can a volcano become active after being inactive for several years?
It is not very likely. Extinct volcanos are generally classified as such when their physical location is disconnected from their magma source, and when the structure of volcano itself is showing signs of geological decay or collapse related to weather erosion over a long period of time, as measured in thousands of years. Volcanos that have not been active for a shorter period, perhaps hundreds of years, are classified as "dormant". This means they may have entered a stage where they exhibit no off-gassing, there are no steam or ash plumes from fissures in the mountain, and there is no seismic activity indicating movement of magma. Such a volcano may well be on the road toward extinction, but may become active again if geological conditions connect it with a source of mobile magma.
What does dormat mean to do with volcano?
it is very ashy and found in the western part of the world often
What is the name for an inactive volcano?
The term used to refer to an inactive volcano is "dormant".The other term to call an inactive volcano is "extinct volcano". But as the years pass by some of the extinct volcanoes may become active depending on the earth's core condition.
