Question

EXPLAIN THREE TYPES OF VOLCANOES ON THEW BASIC OF THE FREQUENCY OF ERUPTION

Answer 1

TYPES OF VOLCANOES ON BASIS OF FREQUENCY OF ERUPTION :

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$\textbf{ACTIVE\: VOLCANOES}$

⚫ These type of volcanoes erupt frequently.

⚫There are about 500 active volcanoes in the world.

Example:

1. Mt. Etna, Italy

2. Barren Island, India

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$\textbf{DORMANT\: VOLCANOES}$

⚫ Volcanoes that are known to have exploded during recent historical period and show signs of erupting anytime.

⚫ Sometimes gases and steam come out.

Example:

1. Mt. Fujiyama, Japan

2. Mt. Rainier, USA

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$\textbf{EXTINCT\: VOLCANOES}$

⚫ Volcanoes that are not known to have explorer during recent historical period, and show no signs of erupting in the near future.

⚫ Vents remain closed with solidified Lava and sometimes crater lakes are formed.

⚫ The slopes of the mountains are covered with rich vegetation.

EXAMPLE :

1. Popa, Myanmar

2. Mt. Kilimanjaro , Tanzania.

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