Fissure (Basaltic)

Question 1

Location of fissure volcanoes

Answer 1

Constructive plate margins.

Where an elongated crack in the crust allows lava to spill out over a large area.

Question 2

Eruptions at a fissure

Answer 2

Basic lava such as blocky or smooth ropy and can create extensive lava plateaus.
Gentle and persistent eruptions

Question 3

Appearance at a fissure volcano

Answer 3

Gentle sloping sides, open fissure

Question 4

Example of fissure

Answer 4

Iceland 1973

Eurasian and North American plate

Question 5

Type of lava

Answer 5

Basaltic