What Makes a Volcano Erupt Violently?

A volcano erupts violently when it feels super pressurized inside. Imagine a soda bottle: if you shake it up and open it quickly, it explodes like a mini volcano. But if you just let the fizz come out slowly, it’s more like a gentle spray.

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Examples

  1. A shaken soda bottle bursts when you open it quickly.
  2. Baking powder makes dough rise because it releases gas bubbles.
  3. A volcano with sticky lava can explode like a shaken bottle.

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