EarthRef.org Digital Archive (ERDA) -- Growth of a Volcanic Island

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Growth of a Volcanic Island

File Name	m00008.img.731.subarial.volcano.cartoon.jpg
Data Type	model cartoon
Computer Program	Adobe Illustrator CS2
File Size	242.00 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 growth of a volcanic seamount into a volcanic island. Once a seamount reaches the surface of the ocean it becomes known as an island. As erupting lava builds upon itself a seamount can become an island.