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Scoria Cone
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Summary
Scoria cones
, also known as
Cinder cones
, are small, steep-sided volcanic landforms that typically develop around
Volcanic vents
, formed from
Lava fragments
that are ejected into the air and fall back around the vent. They are the most common
Type of volcano
and can form rapidly during brief
Eruptive events
, often creating striking and symmetrical
Cone shapes
, typically less than
300 meters in height
.
Concepts
Volcanology
Volcanic Eruption
Pyroclastic Material
Lava Flow
Volcano Morphology
Ejecta
Volcanic Vent
Strombolian Eruption
Relevant Degrees
Speleology 50%
External Geodynamics 30%
Volcanoes and Eruptive Phenomena 20%
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