Beauty and Disaster

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What is 'Beauty and Disaster' mostly about?

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A volcano that erupted in Hawaii.

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What erupts from volcanoes and flows onto the earth's surface?

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Lava.

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What does it mean when a volcano erupts 'in a surprising way'?

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It means the eruption was unexpected and sudden.

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What word means causing sudden and terrible damage?

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Catastrophic.

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What fear did Joshua have during the Kilauea eruption?

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He feared the roads would become blocked, making it impossible for his family to escape if a more powerful eruption occurred.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the earth's surface.

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the earth's surface.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the earth's crust where molten rock, ash, and gases can escape.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is found underground, while lava is magma that has reached the surface.

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What does 'erupt' mean in the context of volcanoes?

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To erupt means to burst forth suddenly and violently, releasing lava, ash, and gases.