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The flank of a volcano is the ridge at the top opening of the volcano that was created by lava deposits during eruption,æ Volcano flanks are very unstable and can contain vertical fractures which make them dangerous to study.

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What is the scientific name for the side of a volcano?

A flank.


What is a volcano's flank?

The flank is the side of the volcano (as distinct from the top, where the eruption emerges).


Is mount baker a cindercone volcano?

No, it is not. It is a stratovolcano (synonym = composite volcano). There is a small cinder cone though on its south flank.


What does flank mean in a volcano?

a volcanic eruption that takes place on the sides rather than the summit


What is a satellite volcano?

A satellite volcano is a smaller volcanic cone that has formed on the flank of a larger volcano. They are often found clustered around the main volcano and are connected to its underlying magma chamber. Satellite volcanoes can erupt independently or along with the main volcano.


What of the following is an eruption from the side of a volcano?

An eruption from the side of a volcano is known as a flank eruption. This type of eruption occurs when magma breaks through the side of the volcano rather than erupting from the summit. Flank eruptions can create fissures and lava flows that spread out over the surrounding landscape, often resulting in the formation of new volcanic features.


What island is build from coral that forms on the flank of sinking volcano?

The island that is built from coral that forms on the flank of a sinking volcano is called an atoll. Atolls are usually ring-shaped islands formed from coral reefs that grow around the submerged crater of a volcano. Over time, as the volcano sinks, the coral continues to grow upwards, creating a circular or oval-shaped island.


What is an eruption from the side of the of a volcano?

An eruption from the side of a volcano is called a lateral eruption. This usually happens at rift zones where a volcano breaks apart. It is also called a flank eruption. If the volcano is explosive, it may also be called a lateral blast.


What does secondary cone mean in a volcano?

A secondary cone in a volcano refers to a smaller cone that forms on the flank of the main volcano. This secondary cone is created by the eruption of lava and other volcanic materials from a separate vent. It is a distinct feature from the central vent of the main 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.


What happened after the volcano erupted in kilauea Hawaii?

Kilauea started erupting from a new rift zone on the south flank of the volcano. This created massive lava flows, covered forests, roads and made new land at sea.


What is icelands biggest volcano?

That depends on how you define "biggest". If it is by area, then it is and unanswerable question. If it is by eruption magnitude, then it is probably Hekla. the largest volcano is seemingly Askja.