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Q. Which volcanic region in the U.S. is known as a 'supervolcano'?
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Yellowstone Caldera is considered a supervolcano because of its massive past eruptions and large magma chamber.
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Yellowstone Caldera is considered a supervolcano because of its massive past eruptions and large magma chamber.
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A volcanic vent is the opening in the Earth's crust where lava, ash, and gases are expelled.
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Mauna Loa in Hawaii is the largest volcano on Earth, covering nearly half of the island of Hawaii.
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Obsidian is a volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly, preventing crystal formation.
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The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens was one of the most destructive eruptions in U.S. history.
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Hurricanes are not volcanic hazards; volcanic hazards include lava flows, pyroclastic flows, ash, and lahars.
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Volcanic eruptions occur when pressure from gases in the magma becomes too great, forcing it to the surface.
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Pahoehoe lava cools to form smooth, ropy surfaces, unlike Aa lava which is rough and jagged.
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Mount Etna in Sicily is one of the world’s most active volcanoes.
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Composite volcanoes (stratovolcanoes) are made of alternating layers of lava, ash, and volcanic rocks.
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Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, covering Pompeii and Herculaneum with ash and pumice.
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A lahar is a destructive volcanic mudflow formed from ash, debris, and water.