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What is the throat of a volcano?
The Fissure vent .
What is the type of vent through which volcanic gases escape?
volcano
An opening that leads from the crater of a volcano down to pools of magma?
a vent
What is the rock material called that has filled in the vent of a volcano and hardened?
Basalt
What is the Bowl-shaped Area Around A Volcano Central vent?
It is a valley
Where would you find the vent of a volcano?
You find them on the side of a volcano.
Is the side vent of a volcano the same as a secondary vent?
No, the side vent of a volcano is typically a secondary vent that allows magma to escape from the volcano. Secondary vents are openings in the volcano's flank that can form during an eruption, allowing magma and gas to be released from a different location than the main vent.
Imagine a volcano with only one vent what change might cause a second vent to appear on the side of the volcano?
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What is a smaller structure formed on the side of a volcano?
The parasitic cone is the name of the smaller vent-structure on the side of some volcanoes. This structure is not part of the central vent of a volcano.
What does a side vent of a volcano do?
A vent on the side of a volcano is known as a satellite vent, this can be seen in both Kilauea as well as around Mt. Shasta. These vents are caused by the volcano often times having a plug of some kind at the summit, or for reasons we don't fully understand yet, there is another reason that it is easier for the magma to escape through a satellite vent versus the summit.
What does the vent do for the volcano?
The vent of a volcano is the opening through which molten rock and volcanic gases are expelled during an eruption. It allows pressure to be released from within the volcano, helping to prevent explosive eruptions. Additionally, the vent is a key feature for scientists to monitor volcanic activity and predict potential eruptions.
What is a volcano called when it has wide flat sides?
It is called a side vent.
What is the definition of a side vent in a volcano?
A side vent in a volcano is a smaller opening located on the flanks of the main volcanic cone or crater. Side vents can release lava, gases, and ash during volcanic eruptions, providing additional pathways for volcanic activity to occur.
What is a side vent?
You may have a "Heatilator" style fireplace. There is a hollow compartment heated by the fire. Cool air is drawn in near floor level, warmed, and leaves for the side vents. Does a much better job of warmng a room than a standard fireplace.
Does magma sometimes force it's way out of the side of a volcano through a vent?
Yes, magma can sometimes force its way out of the side of a volcano through a vent. This is known as a lateral eruption or a flank eruption. It occurs when the pressure of the magma becomes too high and finds a weak point on the volcano's side to escape from.
What is the name for the opening in or near a volcano?
If you look at the volcano side ways that little curve on top is called a cradle i think
What An opening in the earth crust through which lava hot gases and rock fragments erupt?
Volcano , (volcanic vent).
