Glossary :: V

Vicariant speciation
Two widespread populations are divided by the emergence of an extrinsic barrier, e.g. the formation of a mountain belt.
Volatiles
Gases and impurities contained in magma which make volcanic explosions more violent. They readily vapourise at normal temperatures and pressures. Examples are carbon dioxide and water.
Volcano
A point on the Earth's surface where magma erupts and accumulates.

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