Did You Know?
Some volcanoes can be very tall!
How Volcanoes Work
Hot rock called magma is below ground.
Types of Volcanoes
There are many kinds of volcanoes.
What volcanoes Do
They can make new land.
They can change the weather.
They can help plants grow.
They can be a danger to people.
They can make ash clouds.
They can be fun to study!
More About Volcanoes
Volcanoes have been around for a long time. They can form when the earth's crust is weak. Some volcanoes have not erupted in years. Others can erupt many times.
Volcanoes can change our world. They can make new islands and mountains. They can also help make soil good for plants.
Some volcanoes are still active. They can erupt again. Scientists watch them to keep people safe.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Volcano"] --> B["Vent or Fissure"]
B --> C["Crust of Planetary-Mass Object"]
C --> D["Hot Lava"]
C --> E["Volcanic Ash"]
C --> F["Gases"]
D --> G["Magma Chamber"]
E --> G
F --> G
What Do These Words Mean?
vent:an opening or hole
fissure:a crack or split
crust:the outer layer of a planet
magma chamber:a space underground where molten rock is stored
volcanic ash:tiny pieces of rock and minerals that come from a volcano
