Vocab!

+Magma

+Lava

+Eruption

+subduction

+convection

+shield volcano

+volcanic ash

What are volcanoes?

Volcanoes are a part of Earth's and moons' surface that erupt every few years. In total, across the world, there are 1,350 volcanoes across the world!

What causes volcanoes to erupt!

Heat is conveyed from the planet’s interior to its surface largely by convection, the transfer of heat by the movement of a heated fluid. This fluid is called...MAGMA!!! which is similar to lava

What happens while a volcano occurs?

Larger explosive eruptions can send up large columns of gas and volcanic ash, sometimes higher than the altitudes where airplanes fly, and rain down rocks.

How does a scientist know when a volcano is coming? 

Scientists have many ways to predict when a volcanic eruption will occur. One method is called a seismogram. This can detect volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.