Famous Volcanoes
Volcano Basics
Eruptions
Volcano Locations
Volcano Words
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This famous volcano destroyed the city of Pompeii in A.D. 79.
Mount Vesuvius
100
A volcano is an opening in Earth’s surface where this hot melted rock can escape.
Lava
100
This is what we call it when a volcano explodes or sends out lava, ash, and gases.
eruption
100
Mount Vesuvius is located in this country.
Italy
100
The bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcano is called this.
crater
200
This volcano is located in Washington State and erupted in 1980.
Mount St. Helens
200
Melted rock underground is called this.
Magna
200
This gray powder can fall from the sky during a volcanic eruption.
ash
200
Many volcanoes are found around the Pacific Ocean in an area called this.
Ring of Fire
200
The main opening where lava comes out is called this.
vent
300
This Hawaiian volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
KÄ«lauea
300
When magma comes out of a volcano, it is called this.
Lava
300
These hot gases and rock can rush down the side of a volcano very fast.
pyroclastic flow
300
The Hawaiian Islands were formed by this type of natural feature
volcanoes
300
A mountain made from layers of lava and ash is called this.
volcano
400
This tall volcano is located in Japan and is also a famous symbol of the country.
Mount Fuji
400
A volcano that is not erupting now but may erupt again is called this.
dormant
400
Lava can flow down the side of a volcano like this hot liquid.
melted rock
400
Mount Fuji is located in this country.
Japan
400
Hot melted rock under Earth’s surface is called this.
magna
500
This volcano is located in Italy near the city of Naples.
Mount Vesuvius
500
A volcano that is erupting or likely to erupt is called this.
active
500
People may need to leave an area before a dangerous eruption; this is called this.
evacuation
500
Mount St. Helens is located in this U.S. state.
Washington
500
The hard rock left behind after lava cools is called this.
igneous rock