Earthquakes & Volcano STUDY GUIDE

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What is a normal fault?

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A type of fault where the blocks of the crust move apart, causing one block to drop down relative to the other.

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What is the opposite of a normal fault?

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A reverse fault, where blocks move in the opposite direction.

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What type of volcano is Mount Etna?

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Active

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What are Cinder Dome Volcanoes characterized by?

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Smallest, single vent, erupts cinder, ash, and rock.

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What is a fault?

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A break in the rock of the crust where rock surfaces slip past each other.

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What do Lava Dome Volcanoes have?

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Small with steep sides.

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What is an active volcano?

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A volcano that has erupted recently and is likely to erupt again.

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What is a dormant volcano?

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A volcano that has not erupted in a long time but may erupt again in the future.

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What is an extinct volcano?

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A volcano that is not expected to erupt again.

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What is the main cause of earthquakes?

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The movement of tectonic plates along faults.