Volcanoes

Causes

100

__________ Zone

Subduction Zone

200

________ Build __

Pressure Build up

300

________ Activity

Tectonic Activity

400

Gas _______

Gas Content

500

___spots

Hotspots

Effects

100

Give 1 atmospheric effect

• Release of ash and gases can affect air quality and climate (e.g., cooling effects from sulfur dioxide).
• Ash clouds can disrupt air travel and cause respiratory issues.

200

1 environmental consequence

• Destruction of ecosystems and habitats.
• Contamination of soil and water sources.

300

Geological impact

• Formation of new landforms (e.g., islands, mountains).
• Alteration of existing landscapes through lava flows and ash deposits.

400

What happens when the ash from the volcano reaches the atmosphere?

Global temperature cools

500

What happens to Humans?

• Displacement of populations due to eruptions or ash fallout.
• Economic costs related to destruction of infrastructure, agriculture, and tourism.