EarthRef.org Digital Archive (ERDA) -- Heavy Vegetation on a Volcanic Island

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Heavy Vegetation on a Volcanic Island

File Name	m00008.img.730.heavy.vegetation.cartoon.jpg
Data Type	model cartoon
Computer Program	Adobe Illustrator CS2
File Size	269.00 KB - 2 files [ jpg,pdf ]
Expert Level	Middle School (Grade 6-8)
Contributor	ERESE Database Team
Source	Enduring Resources for Earth Science Education (ERESE)
Resource Matrix	The Formation of Seamounts

Description
This is a cartoon depicting the continued growth of vegetation on lava. Once a seamount reaches the surface of the ocean it becomes known as an island. Shortly after becoming an island, vegetation begins to grow eventually leading to the growth of larger shrubs and trees on the island.