Parts of a Volcano and how they are Formed

What is a Parasitic Cone and how does it form?

. A parasitic cone is the cone-shaped accumulation of volcanic material not part of the central vent of a volcano; It builds up over time through eruptions and fractures that occur on the flank of the volcano.

. A parasitic cone is the cone at the top of the volcano that is the primary site of eruptions; this is formed through massive amounts of pressure and high temperatures from underlying magma.

A parasitic cone is the cone-shaped accumulation of volcanic material not part of the central vent of a volcano; it is formed by built up pressure not being able to escape out of the main vent. This creates a small cavern within the earth’s crust that the magma funnels into.

When is volcanic ash formed?

Over time, after eruptions the volcanic ash accumulates around the base of the main vent.

Either during or after an eruption, volcanic ash is formed when magma accumulates in a laccolith within the volcano.

During explosive volcanic eruptions when dissolved gases in magma expand and escape violently into the atmosphere.

Parts of a Volcano and how they are Formed

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