1A Volcanoes

1A Volcanoes

Volcanoes

Put simply, a volcano is an opening in the Earth’s surface. Usually found in a mountain, the opening allows gas, hot magma and ash to escape from beneath the Earth’s crust.

Fun Fact

The word “volcano” comes from the Roman name “Vulcan”.“But who was Vulcan?” you might ask. He was the Roman god of fire!

Multiple Choice

What was Vulcan the Roman God of?

• Fire

• Ice

• Wind

• Water