Volcanes de las Galápagos

Volcanes de las Galápagos

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Interactive Video

Science, Geography

1st - 6th Grade

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The video discusses the active volcanoes of the Galapagos Islands, located off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. These volcanoes frequently erupt, spewing lava at temperatures over 1000°C. The video explains the difference between lava and magma, and how the Galapagos Islands were formed by magma rising through the Earth's crust. Over millions of years, volcanic eruptions have created the islands, providing habitats for diverse plant and animal life. The video concludes by speculating on the potential for new islands to form as volcanic activity continues.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the process of how magma becomes lava.

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What might happen in the future as the volcanoes of the Galapagos continue to erupt?

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