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ज्वालामुखी कालडेरा के निर्माण की प्रक्रिया की व्याख्या कीजिए। से क्षेत्र की प्राकृतिक सुंदरता में किस प्रकार योगदान करते हैं? (उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए) Explain the process of formation of volcanic calderas. How do they contribute to the scenic beauty of the region? (Answer in 250 words)

Introduction

Volcanic calderas are extrusive landform created due to pyroclastic impact of volcanic eruptions. It is formed via composite volcanoes.

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Main Body

(Composite Volcanoes → Eruption with lees viscous lava and thus form cone cones due to lava solidification → When explosion become disruptive, this cone got disrupted and form scoop → Grain filled it and form calderas lake)

Contribution to the scenic beauty of region - (1) Pyroclastic clouds: release sulphur and other gases that reduce temperature and provide favourable climate. [eg Mt Stromboli]. (2) Attract rain: due to sudden low pressure created due to eruption of lava. (3) Marvels landforms like dykes, lava tongue are formed. (4) Caldara lakes: promote biodiversity and attractive towers spot. [eg Mt Vesuvius, Italy]. (5) Regeneration of soil: by bringing new material from earth mantle, thus help in growth of vegetation. (6) Soil regeneration: As existing vegetation and biodiversity get engulfed and led to formation of mineral.

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Conclusion

Hence, calderas not only contributes to scene beauty but also mineral regeneration and reducing global warming to some extent.

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Diagram

Composite volcanoes showing eruption process with lees viscous lava forming cone, which upon disruptive explosion forms scoop, grain fills it to form calderas lake

Clear definition of calderas
Step-by-step formation process outlined
Identifies type of volcano (composite)
Explains role of lava viscosity
Includes diagrammatic representation

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AIR 126

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Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Important Geophysical Phenomena - Volcanic Activity

Volcanic Calderas Formation

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