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Exploring Volcanoes: From Diamond Head to Mount St. Helens

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes from the explosive origins of Diamond Head in Hawaii to the catastrophic eruptions of Mount St. Helens and Vesuvius. Learn about hot spots, Hawaiian Islands, geyser formations, and more.

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Exploring Volcanoes: From Diamond Head to Mount St. Helens

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  1. Topic: Volcanoes

  2. Volcano An opening in the crust where magma and gases erupt Form at: 1. - 2. - 3. -

  3. Diamond Head in Hawaii. Sailors thought calcite crystals in the rocks were diamonds. Diamond Head formed as hot magma hitting ocean water, causing explosions that threw exploded magma particles (tuff) into a broad ring.

  4. Mount St. Helens

  5. Vesuvius – 79AD Steep slope + loose volcanic debris + heavy rains

  6. Mt. Vesuvius, Italy

  7. Hot Spots - (Find them on page 5 of the ESRT )

  8. Hawaiian Islands

  9. Youngest Hawaiian Island in the Making: Loihi Oldest Hawaiian Island: Kaui

  10. 45 miles wide

  11. Geyser - ex) -

  12. FQ What state will the Yellowstone hot spot be found in the future?

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