Tectonic activity (deformation of Earthâs lithosphere) plays a central role in the evolution of the basins occupied by the ocean. In addition, through the years volcanic…

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Slide 1 Volcano Volcanoes are conical or dome-shaped landforms built by the emission of lava and its contained gasses (or pyroclastics) from a constricted vent onto Earth’s…

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Volcanoes The Volcanic Setting Subduction zones Rift valleys Hot spots Effusive gentle flows lots of lava Explosive viscous lava trapped gases shield volcanoes cinder cones…