Transcript Volcanoes Plate Tectonics

Volcanoes
Plate Tectonics
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What is a volcano?
A volcano is an opening, or vent, in the earth’s surface.
Volcanic vent
This opening allows molten lava to erupt through it and
solidify as igneous rock. Other materials are also ejected.
What happens beneath the surface to
cause an eruption?
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Inside a volcano
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Cross section of a volcano
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Cross section of a volcano
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