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the edifice, that can generate the initial cracking around a developing volcanic summit. Additionally, tectonic activity such as normal faulting is also commonly associated with formation of rifts along volcanic flanks. Following the path of least resistance, subsequent magmatic dykes form along and within these initial cracks, causing additional stresses to be imparted to the local materials of the edifice, which in turn generate new rifts for the magma to flow towards. In this way, established rift zones can potentially be self-sustaining geologic features along the flanks of the given volcanic vent. The orientation of this rifting is largely dependent on the gravitational and tectonic stresses at play. Basaltic shield volcanoes typically feature two main rift zones, situated with angles of 120Ā° between in ideal situations. On shield volcanoes forming from level seafloor without neighboring vents, flank rifting occurs more evenly distributed around the vent. However, where the flanks of a volcano may be supported on one side by the presence of a pre-existing feature, or burdened with various planes of weakness, rift zone formation promulgates according to down-slope pull of gravity.
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