Volcano FAQ
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What is a volcano? |
A volcano is an opening in the earth's surface where lava erupts. |
How are volcanoes formed? |
They are created by plate tectonics. |
| Are there different kinds of volcanoes? | Yes, there are six different kinds. |
| What are the hazards of volcanic eruptions? | They are gas, lahars, landslides, lava flows, pyroclastic flows, and tephras. |
Can we predict when volcanoes will erupt? |
Yes, if we know a lot about the volcano's history. |
Do earthquakes cause volcanoes to erupt? |
No, volcanoes don't cause earth-quakes either. |
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volcano
http://volcano.und.edu/vwdocs/frequent_questions/grp12/questions1451.html
