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When was the last time the Deccan Traps erupted?
The last time a volcano erupted was in the 1900's in the USA.
Are the Deccan Traps in India still active?
Yes
What is Deccan Traps?
The Deccan Traps is a large geological formation in India, consisting of a vast expanse of volcanic basalt rock that was formed by a series of volcanic eruptions around 66 million years ago. It covers an area of approximately 500,000 square kilometers, primarily in the state of Maharashtra. The formation is significant for its role in the mass extinction event that coincided with the end of the Cretaceous period, as the eruptions released massive amounts of lava and gases into the atmosphere, potentially contributing to climate change. The term "traps" refers to the stepped topography created by the layered volcanic rocks.
How can you differentiate between the Deccan Trap and the true Basement?
basement rocks are more stronger than that of Deccan traps.
What is the velocity range in deccan traps?
the velocity of deccan trap basalt is 4.8-5km/sec,but basement granite has a velocity range of 6.0-6.2km/sec.
Where is the flood basalt province that corresponds to the Hawaiian hotspot?
Good question! Perhaps the Deccan Traps in India?
Where is black soil found?
in Deccan Traps in south-west India,Maharashtra,parts of Tamilnadu,Gujarat,Andra pradesh.
When was The Siberain Traps volcano explosion?
The Siberian Traps erupted about 251 million years ago. The traps comprised a large number of individual eruptions; each eruption of lava may have lasted between 10 and 100 years. The eruptions continued on and off for as much as 1 million years.
Where can be black soil found in India?
In the Deccan Traps in South-West India.References -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Indiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology_of_Indiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deccan_Traps
Why volcano being compared with pressure cooker?
Volcanoes and pressure cookers both involve the build-up and release of pressure. Just like a pressure cooker traps steam until it's released, a volcano traps magma (molten rock) until it erupts through the Earth's crust. The comparison highlights the explosive nature of volcanic eruptions when pressure is released.
What kind of volcano is Decca Traps?
The possibility exists that the Decca Traps flood basalts were the result of volcanic activity triggered by a massive impact just off the western coast of India, where a large impact crater called the Shiva Crater has been discovered. This crater's formation seems to coincide in time (68-60mya) with the formation of the Decca Traps.
Why are pilnian eruptions move violent then hawaiin eruptions?
Plinian eruptions are more violent than Hawaiian eruptions because they involve highly viscous magma that traps gas bubbles, leading to increased pressure buildup and explosive eruptions. In contrast, Hawaiian eruptions involve less viscous magma with low gas content, allowing the gases to escape easily and resulting in more effusive, less explosive eruptions.
