The Strange Power of Volcanoes

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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 from below the surface.

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that erupts from a volcano. It is very hot and can flow down the sides of the volcano.

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What is volcanic ash?

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Volcanic ash is tiny bits of rock that are blasted into the air during a volcanic eruption. It can spread over large areas.

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How can volcanoes affect the weather?

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Volcanoes can send ash into the atmosphere, which can change weather patterns, making summers cooler and causing unusual weather.

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What is the surface of the Earth?

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The surface of the Earth is the top layer that we walk on. It includes land, water, and everything we see.

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What is a volcanic eruption?

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A volcanic eruption is when a volcano explodes, releasing lava, ash, and gases into the air.

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What is a vent in a volcano?

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A vent is a crack in the Earth's surface through which volcanic materials escape.

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What can volcanoes create?

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Volcanoes can create new landforms, such as islands, when lava cools and hardens.

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What is a crater?

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A crater is a bowl-shaped area that forms at the top of a volcano after an eruption.

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What is a dormant volcano?

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A dormant volcano is one that has not erupted in a long time but could erupt again in the future.