The Basics
This cone-shaped geological structure is formed by magma rising from the Earth’s crust.
what is a volcano
These are commonly destroyed by volcanic eruptions, affecting communities.
What are buildings and vegetation?
This country experienced a major eruption in 2022.
What is Tonga?
He was a new father caught in the eruption and described it as "the heavens cracking open."
Who is Tevita Fukofuka?
Volcanoes attract this many visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in 2023.
What is 1.62 million?
These two things escape from volcanoes during eruptions.
What are lava and gases?
Volcanic eruptions can contaminate this vital resource.
what is water
The name of the volcano that erupted near Tonga.
What is Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (HTHH)?
Tevita was in this city when the eruption happened.
What is the Tongan capital?
Since 1500, this many people have died from volcanoes.
What is 278,000 people?
The component in lava that affects its thickness and gas release.
What is silica?
Volcanoes contribute to this type of environmental gas that affects climate.
What are greenhouse gases?
This many people were affected by the eruption.
What is 84,176 people?
This person was picking up his daughter when the loudest bang hit.
Who is Tevita Fukofuka?
Volcanoes are a perfect example of this contrast.
What is beauty and danger?
This term refers to volcanoes located beneath the ocean’s surface.
what is underwater volcanoes
This event, often caused by volcanic activity, involves massive ocean waves.
What is a tsunami?
This natural disaster followed the eruption and caused $140 million in damages.
What is a tsunami?
This percent of people across three islands were affected by the eruption.
What is 84%?
This is how many lives volcanoes claim per year.
What is 550?
This scientific organization helps countries like Tonga prepare for volcanic disasters.
What is the WHO (World Health Organization)?
Unlike volcanoes, humans produce this much more pollution.
What is 100 times more harmful gases?
The eruption was how many times stronger than the Hiroshima atomic bomb?
What is 500 times?
This number of people were displaced and had to find new homes.
What is 3,000 people?
These underwater volcanic activities can help explain continental drift.
What are underwater volcano eruptions?