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Volcano
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A weak spot in the crust where magma has come to the surface.
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Magma
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The molten mixture of rock-forming substance, gases, and wate from the mantle.
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Lava
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Liquid magma that reaches the surface; also, the rock formed when liquid lava hardens.
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Ring of Fire
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Volcano belt that rims the Pacific Ocean.
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Island Arc
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A string of islands formed by volcanoes along a deep-ocena trench.
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Hot Spot
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An area where magma from deep within the mantle melts through the crust below it.
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Magma Chamber
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The pocket beneth a volcano where magma collects.
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Pipe
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A long tube through which magma moves from the magma chamber of Earth's surface.
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Vent
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Opening through which magma leaves a volcano.
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