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Glossary of Volcano and Related Terminology
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Glossary/volcano_terminology.html
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This glossary of terms is specific to the discussion of volcanoes. It contains terms such as aa (a type of lava), and silicic (a term used to describe silica-rich volcanic rock or magma). Many of the terms not only have definitions, but serve as active links to sites with additional information about the term.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
  • College (15-16)
Type of resource:
  • Text:
    • Glossary
Subject:
  • Geographical Sciences:
    • Physical geography
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
    • Mineralogy or petrology
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The maps, graphics, images, and text found on our website, unless stated otherwise, are within the Public Domain. You may download and use them. Credit back to the USGS/Cascades Volcano Observatory is appreciated. If any material is referenced , Image courtesy of ... or Information courtesy of ..., etc., then please contact that source for permission for use.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-006-084
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This resource is part of 'Cascades Volcano Observatory'
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/home.html
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: United States Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory