Volcanoes and Volcanic Landforms

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Volcanoes and Volcanic Landforms: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Science of Volcano, Types of Volcanoes and Volcanic Landforms etc.

Important Questions on Volcanoes and Volcanic Landforms

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Calderas are the volcanic structures which are extremely dormant. 

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Wavy mass of igneous rocks has a standard conduit to source in the form of magma chambers known as _____.

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The thicker horizontal intrusive igneous rock deposits is known as _____.

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When the lava cools down within the crustal layer it tends to assume various forms known as _____. (pillar rock / intrusive forms)

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Name the type of volcano that has the features of higher viscous lava eruptions rather than basaltic flow along with ashes, pyroclastic material.

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Name the volcano that collapses upon themselves to form depressions.

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What do you understand by intrusive forms? Briefly describe various intrusive forms.

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What are the effects of propagation of earthquake waves on the rock mass through which they travel?

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Name the direct sources of information about the interior of the earth.

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Which type of volcanic eruptions have caused Deccan Trap formations?