Super Simple Volcano Projects: Science Activities for Future Volcanologists

Super Simple Volcano Projects: Science Activities for Future Volcanologists — page 1
WHAT IS A VOLCANO 4 A volcano is a vent or opening in Earth's surface Melted rock rises through a conduit from Earth's interior to the surface This melted rock is called magma Magma is very hot It can be hotter than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit 1,100°C A volcano can erupt This is when magma comes out of the volcano After it comes out of a volcano magma is called lava Gas and rock can also come out of a volcano during an eruption Eruptions can cause MAGMA damage and hurt people