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Essay Galaxy - Volcanos
Volcanos
This paper will define and discuss the volcano to include: types of
volcanoes, formation of a volcano, and elements of a volcano; such as, lava,
rock fragments, and gas. This paper also tells a little bit about volcanic
activity in different parts of the world.
What is a volcano?
A volcano is a vent in the earth from which molten rock and gas erupt.
The molten rock that erupts from the volcano forms a hill or mountain around the
vent. The lava may flow out as a viscous liquid or it may explode from the vent
as solid or liquid particles.
Kinds of Volcanic Materials
Three basic materials that may erupt from a volcano are; 1. lava, 2.
rock fragments, and 3. gas.
Lava
Lava is the name for magma that has been released onto the Earth's
surface. When lava comes to the Earth's surface, it is red hot and may have
temperatures of more than 2012 degrees Fahrenheit. Fluid lava flows swiftly dow....
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