Asked by Brenna Caldwell on Apr 23, 2024

Eruptions of scoria cones are commonly associated with:

A) basaltic lava flows
B) lava fountains
C) pyroclastic flow
D) viscous lava flows
E) basaltic lava flows and lava fountains

Lava Fountains

eruptions where lava is forcefully sprayed into the air through a vent or fissure, resembling a fountain.

Scoria Cones

Volcanic cones made up of fragments of lava or rock ejected during explosive eruptions, usually with a bowl-shaped crater at the summit.

Basaltic Lava

A dark, fine-grained volcanic rock that forms from the quick cooling of basaltic lava, rich in iron and magnesium.

  • Develop knowledge of the different materials expelled during a volcanic eruption.
  • Understand the relationship between magma composition and volcano characteristics.