on April 17, 2022
How much lava comes out of Kilauea?
Geology1 billion cubic yardsmore than 1 billion cubic yards of lava during the eruption ― a figure that’s probably a little hard to visualize. To put it into perspective, Interstate 90 is the single-longest highway in the United States. Does lava build new land? Landforms created by lava include volcanoes, domes, and plateaus. New land
on April 17, 2022
Where are the fault lines in Northern California?
GeologySeveral fault lines transect in the San Francisco Bay Area to make up the Northern California zone. Some significant faults in the region are the Calaveras, Concord-Green Valley, Greenville, Hayward, Mt. Diablo, Rodgers Creek, San Andreas, San Gregorio, and West Napa faults. What fault lines are in Northern California? The most significant faults within the
on April 17, 2022
What happened after magma is formed?
GeologyWhat happens after magma is formed quizlet? Melting as a result of heat transfer from rising magma? Magma brings heat from the mantle as it rises up into the crust and flows into and raises the temp. of the surrounding crustal rock. What happens to the magma after it is formed in the magma chamber?
on April 17, 2022
What is the inner core of the Earth made of?
Geologyiron-nickel alloysiron and nickel. The shorthand used for the core’s iron-nickel alloys is simply the elements’ chemical symbols—NiFe. Why is the inner core made of? The inner core, which is about 750 miles thick, is made primarily of iron. Unlike the outer core, the inner core is mostly solid. Why is the inner core solid?
on April 17, 2022
What are the types of geodes?
GeologyTypes of Geodes These include pyrite, calcite, agate, kaolinite, sphalerite, barite, dolomite, celestite, limonite, opal, or smithsonite. While the color of the crystals is one clue to telling you what type of geode you have, it may not be enough to give you the answer. How do I know what kind of geode I have?
on April 17, 2022
Which sedimentary rocks are clastic?
GeologyClastic sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and lithification of mechanical weathering debris. Examples include: breccia, conglomerate, sandstone, siltstone, and shale. What type of sedimentary rock is clastic? Clastic sedimentary rocks are the group of rocks most people think of when they think of sedimentary rocks. Clastic sedimentary rocks are made up of pieces (clasts)
on April 17, 2022
Where does spheroidal weathering occur?
GeologySpheroidal weathering is also a process of cracking and splitting off of curved layers from a generally spherical boulder, but on a much smaller scale. It occurs when a rectangular block is weathered from three sides at the corners and from two sides along its edges. Why does spheroidal weathering take place? Spheroidal weathering is
on April 17, 2022
What effects do sinkholes have?
GeologyIn urban or suburban areas, sinkholes are hazardous because they can destroy highways and buildings. Sinkholes also can cause water quality problems. During a collapse, surface waters may leak into the aquifer, our underground source of drinking water. What are the effects of sinkholes? When sinkholes occur in urban areas they can result in the
on April 17, 2022
Why is it called Devil’s Slide?
GeologyDevil’s Slide is a coastal promontory in California, United States. It lies on the San Mateo County coast between Pacifica and Montara. Its name comes from the rocky edges prone to accident. What caused the Devil’s Slide in Utah? About 75 million years ago, folding and faulting during a mountain- building episode tilted the Twin
on April 17, 2022
What colors are the layers of the earth?
GeologyWhat colors are the layer of the Earth? Inner Core: White. Outer Core: Yellow. Lower Mantle: Orange. Upper Mantle: Red. Crust: Green. What are the colors of the five layers of earth? Earth Layers Foldable. Blue = asthenosphere. Red = inner core and core. Orange = mantle and mesosphere. Green = crust. Brown = lithosphere.