Geography - Volcanoes

What is a volcano?

• A volcano is a massive wave of water

• A volcano is an opening in the earth's crust through which lava, volcanic ash, and gases escape

• A volcano is a twisting column of air

• A volcano is a type of sushi roll

The ________ ___________ index is used to measure volcanoes

• Volcano explosion

• Saffir Simpson

• Magma Magnitude

• Volcanic Explosivity

How is a volcano formed?

• When hot air and cold air mix

• A volcano is formed when there is displacement.

• A volcano is formed when hot molten rock, ash and gases escape from an opening in the Earth's surface.

• When the sun shines on rocks and makes the insides hot.

Where is the ring of fire?

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean (Eastern Asia & Australia to Western Americas)

• Atlantic Ocean

• Caribbean Sea

What other natural disasters can occur after a volcano eruption?

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Thunderstorms

Name two parts of a volcano discussed in class.

What is the scariest thing about a volcano?

Of the Natural Disaster we have discussed in class so far (Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Tornadoes, Tsunamis and Volcanoes), which do you think is the most dangerous to humans and why do you think so?

What do you like about volcanoes?