1. Magma Chamber - A large underground pool of molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface.
2. Pipe - The main channel through which magma travels from the magma chamber to the vent.
3. Ash Cloud - A cloud of volcanic ash and gas ejected into the atmosphere during an eruption.
4. Side Vent - A secondary opening on the side of a volcano that allows magma to escape.
5. Lava Flow - Molten rock that pours out of a volcano onto the Earth’s surface.
6. Crater - A bowl-shaped depression at the top of a volcano where eruptions occur.
7. Layers of Lava and Ash - Accumulated deposits of solidified lava and volcanic ash that build up the volcano over time.
8. Vent - The opening at the top of a volcano through which lava, ash, and gases erupt.
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