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What is a mountain that builds up around an opening in the earths crust called?
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Volcano.
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When a volcano is a mountain that builds up around an opening in earths crust called?
Vent
What is called An opening on the earth's surface which molten rock flows and the material that builds up around the opening together form a?
a volcanoe
A mountain or hill formed by the accumulation of magma from an opening in the Earth's surface is called what?
dome
What is the name of the hole at the top of a volcano vent called?
Vent .
The area that forms around a volcanoes central opening?
A bowl-shaped area that forms around a volcano's central vent is called a crater.
When a mountain that builds up around an opening in Earth's crust is called?
Volcano!
When a volcano is a mountain that builds up around an opening in earths crust called?
Vent
What is called An opening on the earth's surface which molten rock flows and the material that builds up around the opening together form a?
a volcanoe
What is an opening in a mountain range called?
Pass
What is an opening or gap through a mountain called?
A Crevasse
What is the opening between mountains called?
The opening between mountains is called a mountain pass. It is a narrow gap or cut in the mountain range that allows for easier passage through the mountains.
A mountain or hill formed by the accumulation of magma from an opening in the Earth's surface is called what?
dome
A mountain that forms when layers of lava and ash erupt and builds up is called a?
A mountain formed by the build up of lava and ash is a composite volcanic cone.
What is a mountain with a crater called?
A mountain with a crater is called a volcanic mountain or a volcano. It is created when molten rock, ash, and gas are expelled from the Earth's mantle through a vent or opening in the Earth's surface.
How is a volcanic mountain formed?
A volcanic mountain is formed when molten rock (magma) rises to the surface of the Earth through a vent or opening in the crust. As the magma erupts and cools, it builds up layers of volcanic rock, creating a conical shape over time. Continued eruptions can further add to the height and shape of the mountain.
What is a hole in the top of the mountain called?
A hole at the top of a mountain can be referred to as a summit vent or a volcanic crater, depending on whether it is a natural opening or the result of volcanic activity.
What is the area around a mountain called?
The area around a mountain is generally referred to as its base or foothills. This region can include lower elevation terrain extending outward from the mountain's slopes.
