processintermediate

Volcanism

The process of magma and volcanic materials being extruded onto Earth's surface.

Definition

The process of magma and volcanic materials being extruded onto Earth's surface.

Examples

  • Hawaiian volcanism
  • Subduction zone volcanism
  • Hotspot volcanism

Synonyms

volcanic activitymagmatic activity

Category Information

Category:process
Difficulty:intermediate
Last Updated:1/1/2024

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