Overview of Volcanoes
How are Volcanoes formed?
Volcanoes are formed when magma rises to the earth's surface.
Causes
- Buoyancy of magma
- Pressure from gases in the magma
- Injection of new magma
Locations and Names of Volcanoes in the Caribbean
Grenada, St. Kitts, Dominica, Martinique
Suofriere Hills, Morne Watt, The Quill, Mount Pelee
Impacts
2 Positive Impacts
Tourism & Fertile Land
2 Negative Impacts
Crops Ruined & Loss of human and animal life
Parts
Ash, Steam & Gas
Crater, Main Vent, Lava
Magma , Magma Chamber,
Secondary Cones & Secondary Vents
Types
Fissure Volcano, Shield Volcano, Composite Volcano & Caldera Volcano