Volcanoes

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What is seafloor spreading?

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Seafloor spreading is the process that occurs at mid-ocean ridges where tectonic plates pull apart, allowing magma to rise and create new oceanic crust.

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What is the layer of Earth beneath the crust called?

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The layer of Earth beneath the crust is called the mantle.

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What is magma?

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Magma is melted, molten rock found in the mantle of the Earth.

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What is formed when magma reaches the Earth's surface?

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When magma reaches the Earth's surface, it creates a volcano.

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Can people control volcanoes from erupting?

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No, people cannot control or stop volcanoes from erupting.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large pieces of Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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What is a volcano?

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

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What is the outer core?

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The outer core is the liquid layer of the Earth's core, located beneath the mantle.

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What is the inner core?

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The inner core is the solid, innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

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What happens during a volcanic eruption?

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During a volcanic eruption, magma is expelled from a volcano, often resulting in lava flows, ash clouds, and pyroclastic flows.