Volcano

Volcano

A vent or opening in a planet's surface that lets out pressurized molten rocks or magma, and gases from the inner core. Volcanoes come in various shapes and structure, but the most common ones are mountain-like structures with a crater at the summit.

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oceanic crust

Natural environment; Volcano

The earth's crust where it underlies oceans.

pahoehoe

Natural environment; Volcano

A Hawaiian term for lava with a smooth, billowy, or ropy surface. Click here to view a photo of pahoehoe.

pali

Natural environment; Volcano

Hawaiian word for steep hills or cliffs.

pele hair

Natural environment; Volcano

A natural spun glass formed by blowing-out during quiet fountaining of fluid lava, cascading lava falls, or turbulent flows, sometimes in association with pele tears. A single strand, with a ...