Active Volcanism

occurs in Four
Principal Setting
Volcanism- refers to the processes and
phenomena associated with the surficial
discharge of molten rock.
1. Along divergent
boundaries such as
oceanic ridges or
spreading centers
2. In areas of
continental
extension that may
become divergent
plate boundaries
3. Along
converging plate
boundaries where
subduction occur
3. Hotspots usually
located in the
interior of plates
The heat of the core is estimated to be over
4982 degrees Celsius

Convention occurs when matter, such as

magma, circulates within the Earth