A volcano is a mountain that opens downward toward a pool of molten lava.
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What shoots out when an eruption happens?
Lava, gasses and rock are the things that shoot out of a volcano.
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What is magma made out of?
Magma is composed of elements such as oxygen, silicon, aluminum, iron, titanium, calcium, sodium, potassium and phosphorous. It is also composed of molten or semi molten rock.
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What is the first kind of Volcano?
Composite Volcanoes.
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What are 3 things you can do to if there was an volcanic eruption?
Draw and evacuation plan, Call authorities who can help and plan out a shelter where you can go.
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How much percent of the world is earth's surface volcanic origin?
80% of the world is the world's earth's surface volcanic origin.
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What can an erupting Volcano cause?
Flash floods, Earthquakes, Mudflows, Tsunamis, and Rock falls can occur.
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Where does Magma form?
Magma forms in either the lower portion of Earth's crust or the upper portion.
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What is a Composite Volcano?
Composite Volcanoes are, Steep sided cones formed from layers of ash and Magma.
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If you are told to evacuate what should you do?
Turn on you radio and listen for any instruction
Listen for disaster sirens or signals
Review your emergency plan and collect your things.
Adjust your thermostat to the coldest temperature incase the electricity goes out.
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How many active volcanoes are in the world??
500 active volcanoes in the world.
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What is the sound of an eruption?
The sound can be a small hissing or a loud boom. Depending on the climate.
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How much magma is in a volcano?
It all depends on the size of the Magma Chamber and what location its in.
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What is the second volcano?
Shield Volcanoes.
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Would you stay inside or outside? and why?
Stay inside because if you body is exposed to volcanic ash it can really harm your lungs.
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Name three active volcanoes?
Mount Merapi
Mount Yasur
Mount Etna.are only three of many different volcanoes.
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Where was the most deadly volcano located?
The most deadly volcano is located in Indonesia killing tens of thousands of people.
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What is another thing that magma is made of?
Magma may also contain different crystals.
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What are Shield Volcanoes?
Shield Volcanoes are low, with gently swooping sides that are formed from layers of lava.
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What are some supplies you should have?
Flashlight with batteries
Extra food and water
Proper shoes
Eye protection (goggles)
First aid kit with manual
Battery operated radio.
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What is the the danger area around a volcano?
20-mile Radius is the danger area around a volcano.
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What does Volcanic Ash look like?
Volcanic Ash made of Pulverized Rock, can be harsh acidic, gritty, glassy and smelly. Volcanic Ash can cause alot of damage to the lungs of people and animals.
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What does the Magma Chamber do?
Hold the Magma, but may also feed on the volcano and turn into Pluton.
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What is the last kind of volcano, and what is it?
Dome or acid lava Volcanoes are acid lava that is much thicker than normal lava. Dome Volcanoes have much steeper sides than Shield Volcanoes, that is because the lava is thicker and sticky. It can not flow very far.
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Can a volcano be a good thing and if so why?
A volcano can be a very god things for the ground giving many different nutrients and minerals.