Volcanic Eruption

An opening in the Earth’s crust through which gases, ash, and lava escape.

• Lava

• Conduit

• Vent

• Cone

An underground passage where magma travels through

• Lava

• Conduit

• Vent

• Crater

A molten rock that erupts from a volcano and solidifies as it cools

• Lava

• Magma

• Pyroclastic

• Vent

Compositions, temperature, and pressure are the factors that contribute to the formation of magma.

• True

• False

Viscosity refers to the materials' resistance to flow. The more viscous the material, the lesser the resistance to flow.

• True

• False

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Identify whether the situations below are done before or after or during a volcanic eruption.

Talk about volcanoes with your family so that everyone knows what to do in case of a volcanic eruption. Discussing ahead of time helps reduce fear, particularly for younger children.

• Before

• During

• After