changes due to volcanic eruption

Cards (9)

  • volcano - opening of the Earth's crust that allows magma to rise in the surface
  • crater - the opening of a volcano
  • magma - molten rock that is under the Earth's surface
  • lava - magma that flows out on the surface of the earth
  • volcanic eruption - release of the magma in the crater
  • volcanic eruption:
    • explosive
    • non - explosive
  • explosive - when large amount of pyroclastic materials are ejected by the volcano
  • pyroclastic materials:
    • lava
    • ashes
    • volcanic glass
    • rocks
  • non-explosive - lava just flows out in the crater and doesn't erupt