Volcanic Eruptions

The is one of the most violent and deadly of all natural forces. In a short period of time, these massive explosions of the earth’s crust can shatter whole communities. Valcanoes are very distructive no matter how big or how small they erupt at. They cause the highest amount of deaths and the greatest amount…

However, I I II actually performed this volcano project with two youngsters, one a pre-school and the there a kindergarten student. Granted, was I always there, and they won’t get the larger part of the earth science equation yet, but they (and l) had a great time from start to I finish. Since our goal…

Vents A vent is a blowhole in the Earth s crust through which magma ( liquefied stone ) and gas are released. The magma, once it reaches the surface, is called lava. The lava forms a hill around the blowhole or gap. The lava can flux out as a syrupy liquid, or it may explode…

Introduction There are over 20 active volcanos left in the world today. Have you ever wondered or learned about what causes a volcano? Volcanic eruptions can be a huge deal for the environment and the people around it. What causes do volcanos have on the environment and what cause does it have on the people?…

Explain the differences between Basaltic, Rhyolitic and Andesitic volcanic eruptions with reference to processes, which lead to the eruptions, the type of volcano produced and the reasons for the differences between the material erupted by these volcanoes. Volcanic eruptions are caused by a red-hot liquid rock, called magma inside the earth’s core. Volcanoes erupt when…

A volcano is an opening in the earth’s crust were magma from deep inside the earth forces its way to the surface. Once the volcano erupts the magma is called lava. Volcanic eruptions have positive and negative effects. For example the lava flow can cause complete chaocs and dismantle villages, but once the lava decompses…

A vent is a blowhole in the Earth from which molten stone and gas erupt. The molten stone that erupts from the vent forms a hill or mountain around the blowhole. The lava may flux out as a syrupy liquid or it may detonate from the blowhole as solid or liquid atoms. Three basic stuffs…

Analyse the factors that cause differences in the hazards posed by volcanoes around the world (40 marks) A hazard is a situation that poses a level of threat tolife, health, property or environment. The level of hazard posed by different volcanoes can very greatly, from a weak eruption with minimal impact that causes little damage,…