When magma beneath Earth's surface is forced up due to pressure, it flows out to Earth's surface through openings.
The chain of volcanoes lining the Pacific Rim are referred to as Ring of Fie.
they test the rim for burns
A live volcano is simply called an active volcano.
It is called a crater. The area around the sides is the crater rim. If the volcano has collapsed into an empty magma chamber, this is called a caldera, and can exist for both tall or wide volcanoes.
the bowl shaped opening of a volcanoe is a crater
The top is generally called the 'Rim'. Erosion of an extinct volcano might blur the presence of a rim so, you'd call it the summit.
The chain of volcanoes lining the Pacific Rim are referred to as Ring of Fie.
they test the rim for burns
A rim or a wheel.
A live volcano is simply called an active volcano.
Kilimanjaro is far from the ocean, about 400 km. It is a mainland volcano in Tanzania, Africa. The crater rim is only 40 miles from the Kenyan border.
During the more violent eruptions, pieces of the rim of the volcano can break away, changing the shape of the volcano.
It is called a crater. The area around the sides is the crater rim. If the volcano has collapsed into an empty magma chamber, this is called a caldera, and can exist for both tall or wide volcanoes.
A volcano that is not active is a dormant volcano.
The cinder cone volcano located in New Mexico is called Capulin Volcano. It is part of the Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field and is known for its well-preserved shape and accessibility. Capulin Volcano offers visitors scenic views and hiking opportunities around its rim and down into the crater. It is also designated as a national monument, highlighting its geological significance.
The top edge of a glass or cup is called the rim.
the bowl shaped opening of a volcanoe is a crater