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A vent on the side of a volcano is known as a satellite vent, this can be seen in both Kilauea as well as around Mt. Shasta. These vents are caused by the volcano often times having a plug of some kind at the summit, or for reasons we don't fully understand yet, there is another reason that it is easier for the magma to escape through a satellite vent versus the summit.
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∙ 12y agothe "flank eruption" is from which the lava/magma flows from. (on the side)
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∙ 14y agoi think its because the hot lava pushes its way through the rock and melts the rock as it goes
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∙ 9y agoA side vent is an opening in the side of a volcano from which lava and gases erupts, rather than erupting from the top crater of the volcano.
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What does the vent do for the volcano?
The MAIN vent of the volcano is where all the lava comes out. The side vent is out the side and also is where some lava comes out.
Is the side vent of a volcano the same as a secondary vent?
Yes
What is the name for the opening in or near a volcano?
If you look at the volcano side ways that little curve on top is called a cradle i think
What is a smaller structure formed on the side of a volcano?
The parasitic cone is the name of the smaller vent-structure on the side of some volcanoes. This structure is not part of the central vent of a volcano.
What is a side vent?
You may have a "Heatilator" style fireplace. There is a hollow compartment heated by the fire. Cool air is drawn in near floor level, warmed, and leaves for the side vents. Does a much better job of warmng a room than a standard fireplace.
What does the vent do for the volcano?
The MAIN vent of the volcano is where all the lava comes out. The side vent is out the side and also is where some lava comes out.
Is the side vent of a volcano the same as a secondary vent?
Yes
Where would you find the vent of a volcano?
You find them on the side of a volcano.
What is a side vent in a volcano?
It's a Lateral vent pretty much
Imagine a volcano with only one vent what change might cause a second vent to appear on the side of the volcano?
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What is the definition of a side vent in a volcano?
Side Vent of a volcano is an opening of Earth's land form. This is where the lava, gases, debris and other volcanic materials goes out or erupt.
What is the name for the opening in or near a volcano?
If you look at the volcano side ways that little curve on top is called a cradle i think
What is a smaller structure formed on the side of a volcano?
The parasitic cone is the name of the smaller vent-structure on the side of some volcanoes. This structure is not part of the central vent of a volcano.
What is a side vent?
You may have a "Heatilator" style fireplace. There is a hollow compartment heated by the fire. Cool air is drawn in near floor level, warmed, and leaves for the side vents. Does a much better job of warmng a room than a standard fireplace.
What is a volcano called when it has wide flat sides?
It is called a side vent.
Does magma sometimes force it's way out of the side of a volcano through a vent?
Yes, magma can sometimes force its way out of the side of a volcano through a vent. This is known as a lateral eruption or a flank eruption. It occurs when the pressure of the magma becomes too high and finds a weak point on the volcano's side to escape from.
What is a vent for extrusive igneous rocks?
hole(s) in the side of a volcano leading to the center spout where lave and heat can escape
