Step INSIDE a VOLCANO!

Join Mark and Corey on an adventurous exploration of a cinder cone volcano in Snow Canyon State Park, Utah. They traverse sandstone formations, discover a lava tube, and scramble over rugged terrain to reach the volcano's crater. Along the way, they share geological insights and safety tips for exploring extinct volcanoes.

What geological process led to the formation of sandstone in Snow Canyon State Park?

• Wind and water erosion

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Glacial movements

What is a lava tube primarily formed by?

• Magma spreading under the ground

• Cooling of lava on the surface

• Erosion by water

• Volcanic ash deposition

What is the term used for the activity of using hands and feet to climb over rocks?

• Rock climbing

• Bouldering

• Scrambling

• Hiking

Why are cinder cone volcanoes named so?

• They have the highest eruptions

• They are the most common type of volcano

• They produce fine fragments called cinders

• They are shaped like a cone

What is a 'Klinker' in the context of cinder cone volcanoes?

• A type of volcanic rock

• A sound made by rolling cinders

• A small volcanic eruption

• A type of lava flow

What should you check before exploring a volcano?

• If the volcano is active or extinct

• The weather forecast

• The nearest hospital location

• The height of the volcano

Why is it safe to explore the crater in Snow Canyon State Park?

• The volcano is dormant

• The volcano is extinct

• The volcano is monitored regularly

• The volcano is protected by park services