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the different parts of volcanoes. It shows how an volcano can erupted.
These are the definitions of the different parts of volcano:
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Vent- An opening
allowing the passage of air.
Ash Cloud- The powdery residue left after burning. Dike- The barrier or obstacle of a volcano. Sill- Slab of stone at the foot of the volcano. Flank- The side of a volcano. Lava- Matter flowing from a volcano that solidifies as it cools. Crater- Mouth of a volcano. Conduit- Channel or pipe conveying liquids such as lava. Summit- Highest point; apex Throat- Entrance of a volcano. |