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Glossary

vent

Vents are openings at the Earth's surface out of which volcanic material is extruded.

vent
Definition Credit: Sonya Dehler, Geological Survey of Canada (Atlantic)
Image Credit: Geological Survey of Canada

   

    Last Modified: 2005-04-15