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Overview of Volcanoes

A volcano is a geological formation characterized by the rupture of a mountain or hill, leading to the eruption of hot lava. There are various types of volcanoes, including fissure, shield, composite, and caldera volcanoes.

Overview of Volcanoes

What is a Volcano?

A Volcano is a rupture in a mountain or hill that erupts hot lava.

Overview of Volcanoes

Types

Fissure Volcano, Shield Volcano, Composite Volcano & Caldera Volcano

Parts

Secondary Cones & Secondary Vents
Magma , Magma Chamber,
Crater, Main Vent, Lava
Ash, Steam & Gas

Impacts

2 Negative Impacts
Crops Ruined & Loss of human and animal life
2 Positive Impacts
Tourism & Fertile Land

Locations and Names of Volcanoes in the Caribbean

Suofriere Hills, Morne Watt, The Quill, Mount Pelee
Grenada, St. Kitts, Dominica, Martinique

Causes

- Injection of new magma
- Pressure from gases in the magma
- Buoyancy of magma

How are Volcanoes formed?

Volcanoes are formed when magma rises to the earth's surface.