What is a Volcano? Definition Lava Magma 1. Low-silica 2. High-silica.

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Volcanic Eruptions• Quiet eruption 1. Low gas 2. Lava flows

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Volcanic Eruptions (cont.)• Explosive eruption 1. High gas 2. Tephra 3. Particle size

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Types of Volcanoes• Shield volcanoes 1. Low-silica 2. Lava flows 3. Description

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Types of Volcanoes (cont.)• Cinder cone volcanoes 1. Low-silica/high gas 2. Fire fountains 3. Tephra 4. Description

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Types of Volcanoes (cont.)• Composite volcanoes 1. High-silica 2. Lava flows/tephra 3. Description

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Volcano Locations• Divergent boundaries 1. Rifts 2. Low-silica 3. Mid-ocean ridge

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Volcano Locations (cont.)• Convergent boundaries 1. Subduction zones 2. High-silica 3. Ring of Fire