Volcanoes...
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There are three types of volcanoes:
- Cinder Cone Volcano
- Shield Volcano
- Composite Volcano
The Ring of Fire
The Ring of Fire borders the Northern part of the Pacific Ocean. The Ring of Fire is a major belt of volcanoes.
Resources: Ring Of Fire Picture: http://theextinctionprotocol.wordpress.com/2013/02/01/four-strong-earthquakes-signal-angry-ring-of-fire/ Volcano With Lightning: http://drama16.info/?p=7289
#Fun Facts
Scientists estimate that volcanic activity on Mars probably goes back about 3.5 billion years to about the same time as the volcanic activity on the moon.
There are volcanoes on the moon.
On Mars,there are large shield volcanoes similar to those on Venus and Earth as well as cone shaped volcanoes and lava flows.
There are volcanoes on the moon.
On Mars,there are large shield volcanoes similar to those on Venus and Earth as well as cone shaped volcanoes and lava flows.
Glossary
Ring of Fire~ a major belt of volcanoes that rims the Pacific Ocean
Hot Spot~ an area where magma from deep within the mantle melts through crust above
Lava~ liquid magma that reaches the surface;also the formed when liquid lava hardens
Magma~ molten mixture of rock-forming substances,gases,and water from the mantle
Island Arc~ a string of islands formed by the volcanoes along deep ocean trench
Hot Spot~ an area where magma from deep within the mantle melts through crust above
Lava~ liquid magma that reaches the surface;also the formed when liquid lava hardens
Magma~ molten mixture of rock-forming substances,gases,and water from the mantle
Island Arc~ a string of islands formed by the volcanoes along deep ocean trench