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ProfessorThe Nazca Plate is subducting beneath the South American Plate, causing the formation of the Llaima volcano in Chile. This subduction process leads to the melting of rock in the Earth's mantle, producing magma that eventually rises to the surface and forms volcanoes like Llaima.
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Did the llaima volcano kill 100000 people?
No.
What type of volcano is mt Llaima?
Mount Llaima is considered a composite volcano because of it's shape. It is cone- shaped. You can also see the layers of hardened lava and rock fragments. -Justin
What type of lava forms the llaima volcano?
Llaima volcano in Chile is known for producing basaltic andesite lava, which is a type of lava with intermediate silica content. This lava is characterized by its moderate viscosity, allowing it to flow more easily compared to other types of lava.
What kind of plates cause volcanoes?
Plates do not cause volcanoes. Volcanoes generally form at the boundaries between plates. They form at convergent and divergent boundaries.
What is a cell plates?
cell plates form to produce a cell wall
