Volcano Rising

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What is magma?

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Magma is melted rock that is found beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is lava?

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Lava is magma that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.

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What does lava smell like?

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Lava has a stinky smell.

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What are the two types of eruptions from volcanoes?

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Volcano eruptions can be both creative and destructive.

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What is a super volcano?

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A super volcano is a very dangerous type of volcano that can cause massive eruptions.

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What happens to the ground before a volcano erupts?

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The ground swells a little bit and forms a bulge.

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What is the main cause of a volcanic eruption?

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A volcanic eruption is caused by pressure from magma building up inside the volcano.

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What can volcanoes create when they erupt?

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Volcanoes can create new landforms like mountains and islands.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is underground, while lava is magma that has reached the surface.

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What is an eruption?

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An eruption is when a volcano releases lava, ash, and gases.