Formation and Classification of Volcanoes Based On Behavior
Formation and Classification of Volcanoes Based On Behavior
Formation and Classification of Volcanoes Based On Behavior
Formation of Volcanoes
Plate Boundaries
Introduction
The formation of
volcanoes is explained
in Plate Tectonics
Theory. According to
this theory, the Earth’s
mechanical outer layer
called the lithosphere,
which consist of the
crust and the uppermost
portion of the mantle, is
divided into several
segments called
tectonic plates.
A. Formation of Volcanoes
One of the proposed forces that causes the plates to move is Mantle
Convection. Convection is a method of heat transfer in liquid and gas by
which cold, dense material sinks, whereas hot, dense material rises. The
sinking and rising of melted rocks causing the movement of plates toward,
away from, or alongside each other.
A. Formation of Volcanoes
1. Mayon Volcano
2. Taal Volcano
3. Kanlaon Volcano
4. Bulusan Volcano
Mt. Apo
➢ Located in the Province of Davao
➢ Highest point in the country